royal crests
Heraldic sovereign symbols
Royal crests are heraldic emblems or badges associated with a monarchy, typically featuring symbolic elements like crowns, lions, eagles, or other figures that represent royal authority and lineage.
While technically a crest refers to the element atop a coat of arms, the phrase is commonly used more loosely to mean any official royal emblem or insignia.
These appear on official documents, currency, government buildings, and products granted royal endorsement.
The royal crest adorned the gates of the palace.
- Tudor dynastyEnglish royal house
- fleur-de-lisStylized heraldic lily motif
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
crown jewels · sovereignty · motto · supporters · wreath · tincture · scrollwork · blazon · quartering · mantle · escutcheon · achievement · noble house · eagle · imperial eagle · shield · charge · helm
- royal treasurescrown jewels, imperial crown, imperial regalia, regalia, ceremonial regalia
- coin imageryeagles, portraits, crowns, wreaths, shields
- early heraldry historycoat of arms, coats of arms, shields, banners, blazonry