During 13th century, the counts of Luxembourg adopted the “Roude Léiw” (red lion) as their heraldic symbol. In the 19th century, which saw the rise of the State and an upsurge of national sentiment, the coat of arms became the symbol of a newly gained independence. The lion became an emblem adorning official places and gracing numerous patriotic publications. One example among several involves the lions flanking the steps that lead up to the Luxembourg City Town Hall, which were created in 1930 by Auguste Trémont (1892-1980).
