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Q: Why is there a star and crescent on the Arms of Portsmouth?
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Why is the Portsmouth logo what it is?

The logo of Portsmouth FC is a crescent moon and star. Though an emblem usually associated with Islam, it is said to have come from when King Richard I, granted the city "a crescent of gold on a shade of azure, with a blazing star of eight points" which he had taken from the Byzantine Emperor's standard of Governor Isaac Komnenos, after capturing Cyprus.


When was Portsmouth Arms railway station created?

Portsmouth Arms railway station was created in 1854.


Who manufactured Crescent Arms 410 pistols?

Crescent Fire Arms, Norwich, Connecticut.


What does the crescent moon and star look like?

the crescent moon & star looks like a moon (crescent) & a regular star


When was Crescent Star Party created?

The Crescent Star Party was created in 1984. It is a political party in Turkey primarily representing the Romani people.


Where is the Star Island Corporation in Portsmouth New Hampshire located?

The address of the Star Island Corporation is: 30 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801


What country's flag has a crescent moon with 1 star?

Turkey's flag has a crescent moon and one star.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Star and the Crescent - 1913?

The Star and the Crescent - 1913 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U


Can you give me the history and price of a 410 single shot shotgun made by the Crescent Firearms Co in Norwich Conn It is called a Empiro Ejector.?

Around 1892 Crescent firearms manufactured shotguns under a variety of names. In 1930 H & D Folsom Arms sold their Crescent Fire Arms company to Savage Arms and Savage combined Crescent with Davis Warner Arms Corp., as Crescent-Davis Arms Corporation. Your shotguns value, in good condition, is about $150.


Would like to find the age of a crescent fire arms dbl barrel shotgun with the numbers 283316?

AFAIK, there is no published sn data on Crescent Arms.


Did crescent arms make central shotguns?

yes


How long did Crescent Fire Arms make shotguns in Norwich Connecticut?

Crescent was formed in 1892 and purchased by H&D Folsom Sporting Goods in 1893. It operated as Crescent Fire Arms until 1931 when the company was purchased by the Stevens Division of Savage Arms. The name was used on Crescent models manufactured by Stevens until about 1935.