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Coat of Arms Components
Crest
In heraldry, the crest is an important component of a coat of arms, positioned above the shield. The crest has both symbolic and practical significance, and its meaning can vary depending on the specific imagery used.
Heraldic Meaning of the Crest:
- Individual Identity: The crest often represents a personal or family attribute, aspiration, or achievement. It might symbolize virtues like courage, loyalty, wisdom, or strength.
- Heroic Symbolism: Originally, the crest served a practical purpose in battle, distinguishing knights and warriors wearing helmets. Over time, it became a symbolic representation of heroic deeds or family heritage.
- Allegorical Representation: The imagery of the crest can include animals, objects, or mythological creatures, each carrying specific meanings:
- Lion: Bravery, strength, and valor.
- Eagle: Nobility, power, and vision.
- Unicorn: Purity and virtue.
- Tree or Plant: Growth, peace, and prosperity.
- Weapons: Military strength or readiness.
Rank and Status: In some cases, the crest can indicate the social rank or position of its bearer, particularly in nobility or royalty.
Cultural and Historical Links: The crest can include elements that reference significant historical events, geographic locations, or cultural ties related to the family or organization.
Personal Motto Connection: The crest often works in harmony with the motto (if present) to express the family’s values, philosophy, or guiding principles.
Placement and Use:
The crest is distinct from the shield, which carries the primary armorial bearings. While the shield symbolizes the broader family or group, the crest often focuses on personal identity or achievements. In heraldry, the crest was historically displayed on helmets during tournaments and parades, becoming a lasting symbol of honor and heritage.
Our NuHerald Crests
Armoured-Fighting-Anime-Lion
Armoured-Fighting-Anime-Lion
Yellow-Folk-Spring-Bird
Yellow-Black-Abstract-Bee
Red-Blue-Spreading-Phoenix
Colourful-Flying-PopArt-Eagle
Abstract-Flying-Contemporary-Kingfisher
Abstract-Flying-Contemporary-Parrot
Blackline-Flying-Traditional-Owl
BlueBrown-Flying-Traditional-Bird
Colourful-Flying-Contemporary-Toucan
Cool-Heraldic-Contemporary-Bee
Flying-Foraging-Traditional-Bee
Black-Running-Traditional-Wolf
Black-Walking-Traditional-Labrador
Blue-Head-Contemporary-Wolf
Crowned-Head-Regal-Wolf
Fierce-Running-Traditional-Wolf
Snarling-Head-Traditional-Wolf
Staring-Head-Traditional-Wolf
Stars-Stripes-Spreading-Eagle
Heraldic-Black-Spreading-Eagle
Golden-Wide-Winged-Eagle
Brown-Flying-Bald-Eagle
Flying-Armoured-Warrior-Eagle
Side-Flying-Traditional-Eagle
Golden-Flying-Traditional-Eagle
Front-Flying-Traditional-Eagle
Flying-Turning-Traditional-Eagle
Flying-Spreading-Traditional-Eagle
Black-Angry-Traditional-Boar
Black-Charging-Contemporary-Ram
Black-Hatted-Contemporary-Boar
Black-Leaping-Traditional-Boar
Cool-Goggles-Traditional-Boar
Fierce-Staring-Traditional-Boar
Golden-Head-Contemporary-Ram
Nobel-Head-Traditional-Goat
Old-Walking-Traditional-Boar
Redhorn-Standing-Traditional-Ram
Angry-Head-Traditional-Goat
Blue-Walking-Contemporary-Pegasus
Facing-Winged-Traditional-Pegasus
Silver-Leaping-Traditional-Unicorn
Fighting-Bear-Contemporary-Knight
Charging-Mounted-Traditional-Knight
Fierce_Silver_Traditional_Werewolf
Fierce_Silver_Traditional_Werewolf
Fierce_Golden_Traditional_Werewolf
Fierce_Golden_Traditional_Werewolf
Wow-Viewing-PopArt-People
Guns-on-the-Flower
Abstract-Red-Contemporary-Turntable
Gold-Contemporary-Rock-Banner
Neon-Contemporary-Rock-Music
Neon-Contemporary-Rock-Roll
Red-Neon-Contemporary-Guitar
Red-Yellow-Contemporary-JukeBox
Sex-Drugs-Rock-Roll-Guitar
Shooting Star 1 Contemporary Star
Shooting Star 2 Contemporary Star
Female-Heraldic-Kneeling-Angel
Female-Traditional-Kneeling-Angel
Male-Helardic-Kneeling-Angel
Black-Gold-Wizards-Hat
Colourful-Wizards-Contemporary-Hat
Cool-Dude-Contemporary-Wizard
Tall-Purple-Wizards-Hat
Dark-Gold-Shouting-Dwarf
Red-Roaring-Flying-Dragon
Multi-Colour-Dancing-Dragon
Gold-Blue-Standing-Dragon
Black-Flying-Abstract-Dragon
Heraldic-Silver-Hammer-Anvil
Heraldic-Golden-Hammer-Anvil
Heraldic-Double-Golden-Swords
Heraldic-Double-Axes-Weapon
Heraldic-Black-Hammer-Anvil
Oak-Branch-Mailed-Glove
Golden-Strong-Mailed-Glove
Yellow-Green-Scrolled-Wreath
Black-Silloutte-Winged-Helmet
Black-Triple-Hilltop-Castle
Black-White-Traditional-Crown
Blue-Keep-Hilltop-Castle
Crossed-Swords-Knights-Helmet
Crossed-Swords-Medival-Helmet
Crossed-Swords-Warrior-Helmet
Crossed-Swords-Winged-Helmet
Gold-Teal-Regal-Crown
Plummed-Feather-Knights-Helmet
Red-Yellow-Contemporary-Helmet
Plummed-Feather-Medieval-Helmet
Red-Flag-Tower-Castle
Red-Yellow-Sun-Helmet
Triple-Tower-Sun-Castle
Triple-Tower-Wreath-Castle
Viking-Horned-Warrior-Helmet
Yellow-Tower-Keep-Castle
Golden-Curved-Black-Crown
Golden-Curved-Blue-Crown
Golden-Curved-Basic-Crown
Black-White-Large-Crown
Grey-Triple-Hilltop-Castle
Plummed-Feather-Visor-Helmet
Plummed-Feather-Crown-Helmet
Green Brown Plumage Helmet