Ever wondered where our emblem comes from?
The Great Hall in the Winchester Castle in Hampshire, England, houses arguably the greatest symbol of medieval mythology & inspiration to our emblem, King Arthur’s Round Table.
With no head at the table, the iconic top personifies chivalry, service, equality & shared importance - the perfect fit for the world's greatest young men's organisation.
The table in The Great Hall is not from the time of King Arthur but rather built six centuries later by Edward I, according to radiocarbon dating & carpentry studies. It was likely used as the centrepiece at a tournament in 1290 to celebrate the engagement of one of Edward's daughters.
It was later restored & painted by Henry VIII, & features 24 Arthurian knights' names around the perimeter. Constructed of English oak, this magnificent centre piece measures 5.5 meters in diameter, weighs 1.32 tons, & once had 12 outer legs & a central support.
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