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In place of a crest, the Royal Crown of Cambodia Or emitting rays of light Or: Shield: A sword fesswise Or atop two ceremonial bowls also Or, in chief a representation of the Sacred Aum Or and in base a laurel wreath proper and a representation of the Royal Order of Cambodia also proper: Supporters
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Heraldic Crown of Belgium: Heraldic royal crown with eight half-arches. Five half-arches its two-dimensional representation Bhutan Raven Crown: Bohemia (Czech Republic) Crown of Saint Wenceslas: Kept in Prague Castle: Bulgaria Heraldic Crown of Bulgaria: Heraldic royal crown with eight half-arches. Five half-arches its two-dimensional ...
During the English Civil War, Parliament melted down the crown, regarded by Oliver Cromwell as symbolic of the "detestable rule of kings". [14] The crown was described in an inventory of Charles I's possessions as "King Alfred's Crown of gold wire-work set with slight stones and two little bells", weighing 79.5 ounces (2.25 kg), valued at £3 ...
Some of the many variations of ermine spots found in heraldry over the centuries Ermine fur, from the robes of Peter I of Serbia. Ermine (/ ˈ ɜːr m ɪ n /) in heraldry is a fur, a type of tincture, consisting of a white background with a pattern of black shapes representing the winter coat of the stoat (a species of weasel with white fur and a black-tipped tail).
Crafted for King George VI's coronation in 1937, the Imperial State Crown -- last seen atop Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her funeral ceremonies -- is set with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires ...
The preferred crown symbol of King Charles III has replaced Queen Elizabeth II’s chosen insignia on the UK government website. The King’s Tudor Crown symbol can be seen on multiple pages of ...
Edward is thought to be the first English king who wore a crown with arches. [31] Known as a 'closed' or imperial crown, the arches and cross symbolised the king as an emperor of his own domain, subservient to no one but God, unlike some continental rulers who owed fealty to more powerful kings or the Holy Roman emperor. [32]