The Bosnian lily or golden lily as a symbol in Bosnia and Herzegovina was used in the Middle Ages. It is present on money, seals, flags, coats of arms of noble dynasties, Stećak tombstones, various decorative items, etc. It became especially popular when Bosnia was the most powerful state in the Balkans and was ruled by King Tvrtko I Kotromanić. The Kotromanić dynasty adopted the Bosnian lily as its symbol, most commonly called the golden lily.
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