Giants procession

Bayard is the largest of all the giants in the procession. He carries on his back the 4 sons of Aymon: Allart, Renaud, Guichard and Richard. The crests on its skirt display the coat of arms of the oaths of archers, crossbowmen and cannoneers, as well as those of the city and the lord of the Croÿ-Renty family (of whom Jean was lord of Ath from 1439 to 1465). Since 1988, the Golden Fleece necklace has been hung on its chest to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Alliance Athoise and the 40th anniversary of Bayard. Weight: 632 kilos (+ children) – Height: 6.30 meters

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