Image: Arsenal fc old crest small

Description: This file is in the public domain, because Arsenal FC itself has said the old crest is ineligible for copyright, see below. In case this is not legally possible: The right to use this work is granted to anyone for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. Please verify that the reason given above complies with Commons' licensing policy. Full size version: en::Image:Arsenal fc old crest.png This was the crest of Arsenal Football Club from c.1949 to 2002. In 2002, the club replaced the crest, stating in a press release: "Principally, as the current crest incorporates many separate elements, which have been introduced over a number of years, there is uncertainty surrounding its exact origination. As a consequence, the Club is unable to copyright this crest." The release is no longer available on the club website but an Internet Archive copy of it is here: [1]. Another copy is here: [2] (link now dead: Internet Archive copy here: [3]. A BBC news story on the new crest is available here: [4] Since the club has admitted the crest is ineligible for copyright, it has been given the Template:Insignia image tag. en:Category:British coat of arms images
Title: Arsenal fc old crest small
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