04.11.2005 // Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation

Illustrated list municipal crowns dignity, coats of arms with which are allowed to be registered in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation. The types of ranking crowns of municipalities presented below were approved by the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation on March 24, 2005. This concept replaced the previous one, which was in force in 2002-2005 and revised in connection with the start of the reform of the local self-government system.

About municipal crowns

The crown in heraldry is not a symbol of the order, but a designation of status and dignity. In municipal heraldry, crowns are widely used, reflecting the status of cities, regions, etc.

For cities, so-called tower crowns are traditionally used. Special types of crowns are established for districts and rural settlements.

The current system of crowns was introduced in 2005 and reflects the features of today's self-government in Russia.

The municipality has the right to use the crown only in accordance with its rank and status.

The crown is quite official, but an "optional" element of the coat of arms, i.e. it may or may not be included in the coat of arms at the discretion of its owners (local governments); even if the crown is included in the coat of arms, heraldry allows the coat of arms to be depicted in an abbreviated form - without a crown.

To determine the right of a municipality to a particular crown, one should correlate the type of settlement or territory (taking into account its status in the historical past and place in the hierarchy of municipalities) with the texts under the drawings of crowns: the heraldic description of the corresponding crown is highlighted in bold.

The "first" ("upper") level of municipal self-government is reflected by the presence of five teeth in the crown, the "second" ("lower") level - by the presence of three teeth. Special status additions:

For the crowns of the administrative centers (capitals) of the subjects of the Federation - a laurel wreath surrounding the crown along the hoop. In practice, it is also allowed to use only a wreath - without a corresponding status crown.

For the crowns of the administrative centers of municipal districts - a smooth band with embossed ornamental borders (placed on top of the corresponding crown's own band).

If a rural settlement turns out to be the center of a subject of the Federation (or a municipal district), it also has the right to supplement its three-pronged crown with an appropriate wreath (or a hoop with sides).

From the site editor: All drawings of the crowns are made by a member of the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation Mikhail Shelkovenko.
The numbering of the crowns is conditional and given by the editors for the convenience of readers.

TYPES OF RANKING CROWNS OF MUNICIPALITIES

I. Municipal formations of the "first level":

I.1. City district - gold tower crown with five visible teeth:

I.1.a) City district-administrative center of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation: gold tower crown with five visible teeth, complemented by a laurel wreath of the same metal:

I.2. Municipal area - gold crown with five visible pointed teeth:
- main type:

Valid type:

II. Municipal formations of the "second level":

II.1. urban settlement - gold tower crown with three visible teeth:

II.1.a) Urban settlement-administrative center of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation - gold tower crown with three visible teeth, complemented by a laurel wreath of the same metal:

II.1.b) Urban settlement - the administrative center of the municipal district - a golden tower crown with three visible teeth, complemented by a smooth hoop with embossed ornamental borders:

II.2. Rural settlement - golden crown with three visible pointed teeth:
- main type:

Valid type:

II.2.a) Rural settlement - the administrative center of the municipal district - a golden crown with three visible pointed teeth, complemented by a smooth hoop with embossed ornamental borders:

II.3. Intracity territory of a city of federal subordination ( municipality on the territory of Moscow and St. Petersburg) - gold tower crown without teeth.

	The Great Imperial Crown was made in 1762 by Georg-Friedrich Eckart for the coronation of Catherine II. The master made the crown in just 2 months. Crowned the middle coat of arms of the Russian Empire in 1882. 2749 small diamonds and 58 very large diamonds were spent on this crown. It currently crowns the coats of arms of Tula Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Penza Oblast, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Tomsk Oblast, Tyumen Oblast.
	Ancestral Imperial Crown of the Romanovs (crown of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg). Is a fictional crown.
	Astrakhan hat. It was made in 1627 for the founder of the Romanov dynasty - Mikhail Fedorovich. The Astrakhan crown was made to replace the crown of Monomakh. The crown consists of three triangular concave gold plates, which are decorated with enamel and precious stones. The cap is adorned with a crown of six cross-shaped zapons. On the cap is a crown of three arcs. Above the crown is another smaller crown. The composition is topped with an emerald. Currently located on the coat of arms of the Astrakhan region.
	Kazan hat. It was made in 1553 for Ivan the Terrible.
	Georgian crown of Georgia George XII. It was made in the Russian Empire under Emperor Paul I by jewelers P. E. Teremen and N. G. Likht. In 1801, the crown of the last Georgian king was sent to the city of St. Petersburg. Currently kept in a private collection.
	The crown of Anna Ioannovna was made in 1730. Perhaps the crown was made by Gottlieb Wilhelm Dunkel. The crown was made of gold, silver and precious stones. Red tourmaline was bought from the Chinese emperor at the behest of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.
	Monomakh's cap (golden cap) is a symbol of autocracy in the Russian Empire. It was tentatively built at the end of the 13th century. Currently stored in the archives of the Armory. In 1882 she crowned the coat of arms of the united great principalities: Novgorod, Kyiv, Vladimir. The Cap of Monomakh was brought to Russia in 988 by the emperors of Byzantium, Basil II and Constantine IX, as a gift to St. Vladimir on the occasion of his marriage to Anna. The lower part of the crown is trimmed with sable. The hat contains pearls, rubies, yahont.
	The cap of Ivan Alekseevich crowned the emblem of the kingdom of Siberia in the large emblem of the Russian Empire in 1882. It has a second name - "Altabasnaya hat".
	The Finnish crown was invented for the coat of arms of the Principality of Finland in 1857. There are two versions of the Finnish crown.

City crown colors

• The golden tower crown is located on the coats of arms of provincial cities
• The silver tower crown is depicted on the coats of arms of county towns
• The scarlet tower crown is placed on the coats of arms of provincial cities.
• In the arms of the towns there is a scarlet tower crown with two teeth.

The system of application of municipal crowns in the construction of new coats of arms

The system was adopted by the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation in 2005

Sources

• "Antiquities of the Russian state"Moscow, 1851;
• Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron;
• "Coats of arms of cities, provinces, regions and towns of the Russian Empire from 1649 to 1900"P.P. von Winkler;
• "Russian symbols" Ulyanov A.V. 2009 ISBN 978-5-17-060640-5

Crown (from Latin corona - wreath, wreath) - a headdress that is a symbol of monarchical power. Crowns were made from various precious metals (usually gold) and decorated with precious and semi precious stones.

Portrait of Charlemagne by Albrecht Dürer

in ancient Egypt, the double crown of the pharaoh, decorated with the symbols of Upper and Lower Egypt - a kite and a snake-uraeus.

And after in 3200 BC. Lower and Upper Egypt united, the pharaohs had a white-red double crown. Another headdress of the pharaoh was called “klaf-ushebti”, its components were ribbons, a large piece of striped fabric and a hoop with a uraeus (snake).

Pharaoh in the white crown of the South

Crowns can have a different shape: caps, crowns, hoops crowned with leaves, teeth or plates.

Friedrich III King of Austria.

The crown is placed on the helmet or, as in state emblems, directly above the shield (for example, the princely crown in the coat of arms of Liechtenstein). The crown in the coat of arms is the most common class of heraldic signs of dignity, indicating the feudal status of the owner of the coat of arms. There are many varieties of crowns, any of them can be found in coats of arms, placed on a helmet, above a shield or above a mantle.

Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VII_1870

Richard_II_of_England

Depending on the title of their owner, the crowns are divided into:

imperial,
royal,

PRINCE CROWN
(German: Fürstenkrone), an open crown depicted on German coins. feudal principalities (see Prince) and consisted of a gold, jeweled hoop with 5 visible teeth (3 sheets, 2 balls) and 3 visible pearl-adorned bows, connected at the top by a power and covering a purple cap.
ducal,
county, etc.

1) Monomakhovskaya,
2) the Kingdom of Kazan,
3) Mikhail Fedorovich,
4) Peter I Alekseevich,
5) Ivan V Alekseevich,
6) Elizabeth Petrovna,
7) Catherine I,
8) Anna Ivanovna,
9) Large imperial crown,
10) Crown of the Empress.
There is also a papal crown - tiara.

Tiara

The appearance is attributed to states ancient world (Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Sumer). They were very common in the states of Europe during the period of developed feudalism (since the 11th century). In Russia, the cap of Monomakh was used as the crown of the Grand Duke, later the tsar, under the emperors - the Great Imperial Crown.

Cap of Monomakh. Drawing from the early 1830s, F. G. Solntsev

Drawing of the Great Imperial Crown

Coronation, crowning is a formal procedure, symbolizing the acceptance by the monarch of power and its attributes (throne, crown, scepter, etc.). Does not coincide with the moment of the beginning of the reign (death or abdication of the predecessor, election). In European Christian culture, coronation is a religious ceremony accompanied by a rite of anointing to the kingdom (Old Testament origin).

Jean Fouquet. "Coronation of Charles VI the Mad in Reims Cathedral (November 4, 1380)"

In the Middle Ages, the monarchs of some countries were crowned almost immediately, within days, or rarely weeks, after the beginning of the reign. The reason for this was that the uncrowned monarch was considered illegal in many medieval countries, without grace; the true king of France was to be crowned in Reims Cathedral and anointed from a special vessel (ampoule).

Louis IX - King of France

Theodosius the Great

In Byzantium, the coronation of co-emperors was timed to coincide with Easter. In modern times, after the death of a predecessor, many months or a year of mourning began to be declared, which prevented an immediate coronation. For reasons of auspicious omens, the coronation was henceforth timed to coincide with spring or summer.

Franz II - the last Emperor Holy Roman Empire

In Christian countries, starting from the 5th century (Byzantium, and then the Western kingdoms), the highest church hierarch usually performed the crowning on the head of the monarch, but many monarchs (almost all Russian, Napoleon I, some British) only took the crown from the hierarch and placed it on themselves.

Napoleon in full imperial garb

Regalia Russian emperors

The crown is placed on the helmet or, as in state emblems, directly above the shield (for example, the princely crown in the coat of arms of Liechtenstein). The crown in the coat of arms is the most common class of heraldic signs of dignity, indicating the feudal status of the owner of the coat of arms. There are many varieties of crowns, any of them can be found in coats of arms, placed on a helmet, above a shield or above a mantle.

Karl Reichel-portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna

The custom of decorating a helmet with a crown appeared among the knights in the 15th century. Crowned helmets were worn during tournaments, especially in Germany, where a crowned helmet was considered a sign of nobility. Often the crown is not a sign of royal or princely dignity, but performs a purely decorative function. This heraldic crown, or diadem, is placed on the helmet as a crest, supporting the crest itself in place of the windmill, or together with it, located on top.

Portrait of Ludwig I, King of Bavaria

In Russian heraldry of the XVIII - early XX centuries. the coats of arms of all the sovereigns who reigned after Catherine II contained the image of her Big Diamond Crown, with which each of them was crowned the kingdom. princely title corresponded to the so-called. a princely hat with a red or crimson (purple) top protruding above the ermine edge.

Portrait of Empress Catherine II

The count's crown of dignity with nine pearls was no different from its German prototype, and the baron's crown repeated a similar sign of dignity adopted in French heraldry - a high gold hoop expanding upwards, once entwined with a pearl thread. The noble crown, like the German variation corresponding to it in rank, had three leaf-shaped prongs with two pearls between them. Images of crowns different types according to titles of nobility.

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II

In order to streamline the creation of coats of arms in the Russian Empire, in 1857 Baron Köhne drew up rules for decorating the coats of arms of provinces, regions, townships, cities and towns. They were approved by the Highest on May 7, July 4 and 16 of the same year.

Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna.

The rules include: the classification of heraldic crowns above the shields, decorations (wreaths) around the shields, entwined with appropriate ribbons, and the method of indicating provincial affiliation - in the free part of the shield.

Portraits of Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich

The imperial crown (model 1857) was established for the capitals of the empire (St. Petersburg and Moscow) and provinces. Ancient royal (sample of 1857) - for cities that had the status of city administration, regions and counties. Ancient royal, crowned with a double-headed eagle - for cities that had the status of city administration and fortresses.

Portraits of Empress Eugenie

Cap of Monomakh - for ancient Russian cities, former capitals grand dukes (Kyiv, Vladimir, Novgorod, Tver, Yaroslavl, Ryazan, Smolensk, etc.); for Kazan and Astrakhan - the corresponding "nominal" hats (crowns).

MARIA FYODOROVNA

Russian Empress, wife Alexander III(since October 28, 1866), mother of Emperor Nicholas II.

Maria - Queen of Romania

After the assassination of her husband Alexander in 1934, Maria became regent for her minor son, King Peter II of Yugoslavia.

Maria - Queen of Romania

In 1945, after the proclamation of Yugoslavia as a Socialist Republic and the expulsion of the king, the royal family went to London. Maria died there on June 22, 1961.

Eleanor

Alienora (Alienor, Allenora) Aquitaine

At the age of 15, after the death of her father and brother, Eleanor became the owner of the Duchy of Aquitaine, which occupied vast territories in southwestern France.

Eleanor of Aquitaine

After the dissolution of her marriage with Louis, on May 18, 1152, Eleanor married Count Henry of Anjou, who on October 25, 1154 became King of England - Henry II Plantagenet. The vast Aquitanian lands - her dowry - four times the size of the possessions of the Capetians, became English. According to a number of scientists, it is in the history of the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine that one should look for the origins of the war, which received in the 19th century. the name of the Centenary. From the first marriage, Eleanor of Aquitaine had two daughters, from the second - five sons, among them - the king-knight Richard the Lionheart.

MARIA THERESIA

Maria Theresia (German: Maria Theresia, May 13, 1717 - November 29, 1780) - Archduchess of Austria, King of Hungary (that's right, because Hungary, in principle, cannot be ruled by a woman) from June 25, 1741, Queen of Bohemia from October 20, 1740 (had these titles personally, by inheritance) and the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire (as the wife and then the widow of Franz I Stephen of Lorraine, elected emperor in 1745). Founder of the Lorraine branch of the Habsburg dynasty.

Coronation portrait of Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533 - March 24, 1603), Queen Bess - Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from November 17, 1558, the last of the Tudor dynasty. She succeeded to the throne after the death of her sister, Queen Mary I.

The reign of Elizabeth is sometimes called the "golden age of England", both in connection with the flourishing of culture (the so-called "Elizabethites": Shakespeare, Marlowe, Bacon, etc.), and with the increased importance of England on the world stage (the defeat of the Invincible Armada, Drake, Reilly, East India Company).

Anna Yaroslavna 6th Queen Consort of France

eldest of three daughters Kyiv prince Yaroslav the Wise from his marriage to Ingegerda of Sweden, wife of the French King Henry I and Queen of France.

Emperor of China. Guangxu

Pu Yi,

Edward III, who ruled England in the 14th century

Portrait of the Spanish king

Portrait of a King (Magician)

King of England Richard I Plantagenet

Jan Matejko captures Mieszko

Bonaparte Joseph

Now, as a rule, monarchs wear crowns only on especially solemn occasions.

The basis of the coat of arms is a shield. With a description of this main element, we will begin the presentation of the rules of heraldry. In heraldry, there are shields of the most different forms- from simple to highly intricate. The most common form of a knight's shield in the era of the birth of heraldry was triangular, which became the main one. But in different historical periods There were other configurations as well. Today, the shape of the shield can serve as a starting point for the examination of the coat of arms.

Since the coat of arms is basically an attribute of chivalry, the heraldic shield is primarily the shield of an equestrian knight, and its shape changed along with the development of military art. Here is how P. von Winkler says about this in his book "Weapons" (St. Petersburg, 1894)

"In the history of the development of the arms industry in Europe, there is not a single period that would be more important than the period of the 10th and 11th centuries. The reason and reason for this was given northern people, which already in the VIII century terrified the whole of ancient Europe with its brave raids. These were the Normans. Having established themselves in the north of the Frankish state (912), they take an active part in the development of chivalry, thanks to their abilities, activities and enterprise, they soon became the first people in military affairs, they were everywhere seen as an example and example of everything that concerns war, its means and method of management. Back in the 9th century, the Normans were in Andalusia, landed on the African coast, passed through Italy, took out extraordinary military experience from these campaigns and, under fire and sword, did not lose sight of anything that was new and useful for them from other peoples. Thus, they made significant changes in military affairs, changes that became the basic position for all the Middle Ages and which, in their organization with offensive tactics, corresponded to feudal system, elements for these transformations they mostly borrowed from Eastern peoples. On the wallpaper of Baio, depicting pictures of the conquest of England, at first glance, the influence of the East is noticeable in weapons, although further development, it must be admitted, is carried out according to peculiar national beliefs. There, for the first time, we find, next to the ancient pilum, a sharp helmet with a characteristic nosepiece, a tight-fitting shell, but, at the same time, we notice that the Norman, as well as the Saxon, restrains the use of his large national shield with a long sword.

An ancient tapestry from Bayo depicting the conquest of England by the Normans - a scroll 73 meters long, made using the application method - has become a valuable source of information for historians about the Normans. On the tapestry, you can see that the Anglo-Saxons, like their opponents, are armed with large elongated shields, specially designed to protect as much as possible. larger area bodies. During this period and in the following centuries, warriors fought mainly on foot, and "body-length" shields elongated in height provided good protection against archers. However, cavalry is becoming increasingly important. Normans, natives of Scandinavia, were sailors, but quickly mastered the art of equestrian combat. Their ancestors, the Vikings, took over the peninsula in northern France, now called Normandy, and settled there. The Normans created a strong state and sought to expand their possessions. Under the leadership of Duke William the Conqueror, they invaded England. On October 14, 1066, at the Battle of Hastings, a battle took place between the nine thousandth army of William and ten thousand English infantry, led by King Harold. The Anglo-Saxons successfully defended themselves, but a thousandth detachment of Norman horsemen, having launched a false attack, lured them out of their positions, after which they were completely defeated, and King Harold himself died in battle.

At the end of the 9th century, the warlike Normans enthusiastically embraced the idea of ​​conquering the Holy Land. The era of the Crusades began, which had a huge impact on military tactics and weapons. The role of cavalry in European wars increased. The shape of the shield has undergone significant changes, since the knight now needed protection not from frontal, but from side impacts, since with the advent of a new small arms, such as a crossbow, capable of piercing steel armor with its "bolts", the importance of the shield as a means of protection against shooters has decreased. It should be noted here that the mounted knights held the shield obliquely, which is why many artists depict the heraldic shield "couche", that is, inclined at an angle between 25 and 45 degrees. So the height of the shield was reduced, and the shield eventually took on the shape known as the "heater". The classic "heater" has exact dimensions and is depicted according to a certain scheme.

Initially, the form of heraldic shields repeated the form of combat, really existing ones, and changed along with the development of weapons. But over time, there was a departure from the classical (plausible) forms in the heraldry. The emergence of "bouche" - a round cutout on the right side of the shield, which served as a support for a spear, opened up wide possibilities for the imagination of artists.

There are at least nine main forms of heraldic shields: "Varangian", "Spanish", "Italian", "French", "English", "Byzantine", "German", rhombic, square. However, these "national" names are purely arbitrary, and the shape of the shield is not mentioned at all in the description of the coat of arms. The most convenient in terms of free space is the so-called French shield, which, compared to shields of more complex shapes, provides the maximum area for filling. This shield has long been used in heraldry as the main one. It is a rectangle with a base equal to 8/9 of the height, with a tip protruding in the middle lower part and rounded lower corners.

The helmet is placed over the shield. The shape of the heraldic helmet has changed over time, depending on fashion and armor improvements. Gradually, rules were developed according to which the helmet was depicted in accordance with the title, dignity or rank of the owner of the coat of arms. This is how this system looks in English heraldry. Golden helmet with a lattice visor, turned straight - for the coats of arms of sovereigns and princes of royal blood. A silver helmet with a gold lattice visor, turned heraldically to the right - for peers. Silver helmet with a raised visor, turned straight - for baronets and knights. Silver tournament helmet, turned heraldically to the right - for esquires and gentlemen. The many-part coat of arms of the princes Barclay de Tolly-Weymarn was formed in the process of merging several noble families with their own coats of arms. An integral part of these coats of arms were also crests, in certain cases also inherited, which is why there are five helmets with different tops on the coat of arms. It is easy to determine which part of the shield corresponds to each of them (we add that in this case the central helmet, unlike the other four, is topped with a princely crown corresponding to the title of the owner of the coat of arms).

pommel

The pommel, crest or helmet crest is an ornament fixed on the top of the helmet, originally from animal horns and bird feathers. This element was developed during jousting tournaments. It served as an additional identification mark, by which it was possible to recognize a knight in the general dump of a tournament battle, since from a distance this figure was better seen than the coat of arms depicted on the shield. Crests were made from light wood, leather and papier-mâché, but over time they began to be made from more valuable materials. The crests did not immediately become an indispensable part of the coat of arms. In England, heralds in the 16th century legalized this element in order to be able to charge an additional fee for it. Currently, crests are automatically included in new coats of arms. Helmet and crest must be turned to the same side. The crest is attached to the helmet, usually along with a burlet or helmet crown. The crest itself is a repetition of the main figure of the coat of arms, but can often be a separate, independent sign. Some of the earliest coats of arms do not have crests, as they were approved before crests came into vogue.

Crests should, if possible, match the colors of the armorial shield, although this is not always observed.

By conditional classification there are crests auxiliary and independent.

Auxiliary crests completely repeat the image on the coat of arms. For this, the so-called shield boards and wings, providing an area often equal to the area of ​​the shield itself. Independent crests do not repeat the image on the shield, but in most cases correspond to it in tinctures.

The main types of crests are as follows: 1. Horns 2. Wings 3. Feathers and flags 4. Natural figures (human or animal) 5. Artificial figures 6. Shield boards 7. Headgear

There are two types of horns - cowhide, in the form of a crescent, and bull, S-shaped. They are always depicted in pairs, protruding from either side of the helmet. Until the 14th century, helmets were decorated with sickle-shaped pointed horns, and later acquired a more curved shape with sawn off ends. From here came the second type of heraldic horns - S-shaped, open, that is, having small sockets at the ends, which makes them look like elephant trunks. They also resemble hunting horns, which has led some heraldists to confuse the two terms. However, hunting horns were sometimes depicted as horns, in pairs, coming out on the sides of the helmet, mouthpiece up. Already on the earliest coats of arms, the horns are decorated with twigs, feathers and bells planted in them; branches, feathers, etc. were stuck into the holes of open horns.

Horns are painted in accordance with the coloring of the shield. Sometimes a minor figure in the coat of arms is placed between the horns: some animal, human figure, some object.

Other types of horns are often found: the horns of a goat, a deer, and a unicorn, the latter, always solitary, notched and bent back. These horns are independent crests and do not bear images of armorial figures.

The wings are usually depicted in pairs, and their position - straight or profile - depends on the position of the helmet. If the helmet is facing straight, the wings are depicted outstretched; on a helmet facing in profile, the wings are depicted parallel to each other, with sharp ends facing backwards.

On ancient coats of arms with pot-shaped helmets, the wings were depicted in a stylized way, more like boards, painted like feathers or seated with individual feathers. With the development of heraldry and the departure from primitive Gothic forms, the wings took on a more natural look.

The wings are painted in accordance with the coloring of the shield and, like shield boards, sometimes completely repeat the primary and secondary figures depicted on it. Sometimes a minor armorial figure (for example, a star or a rose) depicted in the coat of arms is placed between the wings.

There are three types of feathers - cock, peacock, ostrich. They are depicted individually, in threes, fives, etc., usually in the form of a fan.

Cockerels, depicted as a bunch of narrow long feathers of unequal length, are the most ancient. They are attached to the tops of headdresses worn on a helmet, or inserted into special quivers.

Peacock feathers are depicted both individually and as a whole peacock tail, fan-shaped loose. Feathers have a natural coloring - green with yellow-red-blue "eyes".

Ostrich feathers, which appeared in heraldry later than the previous two, are depicted separately, but most often three, bent from above. Ostrich feathers have shield tinctures. If there is one feather, it is painted in several colors, or painted with a metal tincture of the shield, if there are three feathers, then their color alternates: metal-enamel-metal, or enamel-metal-enamel.

Feathers are often inserted into quivers that have a cylindrical, elongated or pointed downwards, painted with armorial figures in accordance with the coloring of the shield.

Feathers cannot be shown coming straight out of the helmet, so they always come out of either the quiver or the crown.

Natural figures (human and animal)

The most diverse and picturesque family is formed by crests bearing images of humans and animals. There are the following types of such crests:

1. Separate parts of the human or animal body. This is primarily the head, as well as full hands, hands and feet.

2. Trunks or busts of humans and animals. This is first of all top part bodies with a head, neck and chest, but without arms or front legs (moreover, the neck and chest are depicted unusually elongated, the neck is bent back in the form of the letter S).

3. Increasing figures. In contrast to the above, this method involves the image of a human or animal figure waist-deep or lower, with hands or front paws, as if growing out of a helmet.

4. Complete figures of a person or animal. In this case, the figures are depicted as they are represented in the shield, although animals, such as a lion, are sometimes shown sitting on a helmet.

artificial figures

Heraldry has a large number of so-called non-heraldic figures, any of which can be transferred to the crest either separately or in combination with other figures, forming a complex structure. Of particular interest are such crests, in which, with the help of several figures, some plot is encrypted, repeating or supplementing the image on the coat of arms.

Shield boards

Shield boards are round, hexagonal or fan-shaped. They are large enough to fully reproduce the image on the coat of arms. The edges and corners of these boards are often decorated with tassels, bells, and feathers. The boards themselves are sometimes mounted on a cushion, decorated with tassels at the corners, which rests on the helmet.

Hats

The crown is placed on the helmet or, as in state emblems, directly above the shield (for example, the princely crown in the coat of arms of Liechtenstein). The crown in the coat of arms indicates the title of the owner of the coat of arms. There are many varieties of crowns, and any of them can be found in coats of arms, placed on a helmet, above a shield or above a mantle. The following types of heraldic crowns can be distinguished: imperial, royal and princely crowns, which are depicted in the emblems of monarchs and state emblems (as well as in the emblems of administrative regions), symbolizing sovereignty; crowns of marquises, counts, viscounts, barons; noble tiaras; tiaras, mitres and hats of the clergy; wall crowns, made up of fortress towers and walls, placed in the city emblems.

The mantling (lambrequin, mantling), resembling a whole or torn cloak, is depicted as a matter attached to the helmet. The origin of the heraldic design is described in the section "History of Heraldry". External and inner surface the basting should be painted alternately with enamel and metal, and in modern heraldry it is customary to paint the surface of the basting with the main color of the shield, and the wrong side (lining) with the main metal of the shield. Last Rule is considered artificially introduced into heraldry at a time when "living heraldry" gave way to "clerical" ("paper"). Thus, the principles of classical heraldry will not be violated if:
a) the surface of the indentation will be metal, and the lining will be enamel;
b) the coloring of the insignia will not match the coloring of the coat of arms.

The bait can be painted using furs. Sometimes the bast is covered with shield figures embroidered on its surface, and sometimes the surface of the bast is dotted with small non-heraldic figures, for example, linden leaves, stars, hearts, etc.

If two, three or more helmets are used in the coat of arms, each of them must have a personal insignia. The namet can be painted not in two, but in four colors (especially when the shield is made up of two coats of arms). In this case Right side the insignia is painted in the colors of the more honorable part of the coat of arms - the right, and the left - in the colors of the left side of the coat of arms.

There are three types of helmet mantling, each of which corresponds to a certain period in the development of heraldry.

The mantle (mantling, lambrequin) is a traditional part of the monarch's ceremonial vestments. In heraldry, this attribute of sovereignty is present in the coats of arms of monarchs and sovereigns, as well as representatives of the highest aristocracy. The heraldic mantle can be viewed as a piece of clothing, but probably also as a reminder of the tent in which the knight rested and changed clothes during the tournament, and of the tents in which the crusaders sheltered weapons and armor from the weather during military campaigns. The mantle is usually depicted as purple, lined with ermine and tied at the corners with gold cords with tassels. On some large state emblems (for example, on the large emblem of the Russian Empire), a canopy is depicted over the mantle - a round tent made of the same material.

Shield holders

Shield holders are figures located on the sides of the shield and supporting it. As a rule, these are the same heraldic animals - lions, eagles, griffins, unicorns, or human figures - savages with clubs, angels or warriors. However, shield holders can be taken not from classical heraldry, but act as independent symbols of something. For example, in many state emblems of the relatively young countries of Africa, Asia and America, the most characteristic representatives of the local fauna - kangaroos, ostriches (Australia), antelopes, tigers, zebras - are shield holders. The choice of shield holders for the coat of arms is not limited by any special rule of heraldry, although in Russian heraldry, through and through, it is accepted that only representatives of the highest aristocracy can have shield holders. In Western heraldry, the same principle applies to shield holders as to mottos - they can change at the request of the owner of the coat of arms.

Coat of arms of the Austrian lands Austrian Empire(Fig. H. Ströl)

Base

The base is the platform on which the shield holders stand and on which the entire coat of arms is located. It can be a hill or a lawn, as in the coat of arms of Great Britain, an ice floe, as in the coat of arms of Iceland, a carved plate, as in the arms of Greece and Sweden, mountains, as in the coat of arms of Malawi, or an island in the sea, as in the coat of arms of Malta. The base can also be a bizarrely curved branch, similar to a detail of a cast-iron grate, as on the coat of arms of the princes Barclay de Tolly-Weymarn. The base is not obligatory element coat of arms, they are often served by a motto ribbon. The supporters must always stand on a base, whatever shape it may be. The only exceptions are shield holders floating in the air, that is, flying angels.

The motto is a short saying, usually written on a ribbon at the bottom of the shield. Sometimes the mottos are placed in the coat of arms without a ribbon, if the shield is round, the motto is usually written around the shield. Obviously, the basis for the motto could originally have been a knightly battle cry (such as "Crom boo", the motto of the Dukes of the Fitzgeralds, meaning "Crom (the old family castle) forever!", But the motto can be a short statement, reminiscent of some important historical event. or expressing the creed of the owner of the coat of arms. The text of the motto can be encrypted and understandable only to the initiated. In Western heraldry, it was customary to write mottos in Latin, although this rule was not required. The meaning of some ancient mottos is generally impossible to understand - either history did not retain data on the events that the motto spoke about, or due to various circumstances, the phrase was distorted, errors crept into it. The motto is not a mandatory and permanent part of the coat of arms, so the owner can change it at will. When compiling new coats of arms, the motto is always included in their design. In state monarchical coats of arms, the motto is sometimes placed on the canopy - a tent located above the mantle. The colors of the ribbon and letters must match the primary colors and metals of the coat of arms. Here are examples of heraldic mottos. "God is with us" - the state motto of the Russian Empire. "Gott mit uns" (German) - the German imperial state motto of a similar content. "Dieu et mon droit" (French) - "God and my right" - British motto. Dieu protege la France (French) - old French motto "God Save France" .
The modern French coat of arms is inscribed with the words:
"Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" (French) - "Freedom equality Brotherhood" . "Je maintiendrai" (French) - "I will keep" - Netherlands.. "Nihil sine Deo" (lat.) - "Nothing Without God" - Romania.. "L" union fait la force (French) - "Unification gives strength" - Belgium. "Providentiae memory" (lat.) - "Remember Predestination" - Saxony.

From noble mottos, the following examples can be given. "Treu auf Tod und Leben" - the motto of the German counts Totlebenov, in which their surname is played out -
"Faithful in death and in life" . "Labore et Zelo" - Latin motto of Counts Arakcheevs - "Work and Perseverance" . "Semper immota fides" - the motto of the Vorontsov counts - "Loyalty is always unwavering" . "Deus conservat omnia" - the motto of the Sheremetevs - "God Saves Everything" . "Honor and Loyalty" - the motto of the most serene princes of Warsaw, the counts of Paskevich-Erivan.

The motto ribbon is usually located at the bottom of the coat of arms, under the base or against its background (except for Scottish heraldry, in which the motto is placed above the crest).

Although flags appear in some large coats of arms, they are not heraldic element. However, they are worth mentioning because of their close connection with heraldry.

Flags and banners have long been used as identification marks well visible at a distance. They were indispensable on the battlefield, but also during jousting. With the development of military technology, tournament armor acquired such massiveness and strength that the knights could abandon the shield as the main element of protection. In this regard, it was necessary to transfer the image of the coat of arms from the shield to the pennant, which replaced the shield with the coat of arms as an identification mark.

There are three main types of coat of arms: the actual flag (banner), the standard (standard) and the flag, or pennant (pennon).

banner

The medieval flag bearing the coat of arms of the owner was a vertically elongated rectangle with a ratio of width to height of 2 to 3. The edge of the flag opposite the pole could be provided with numerous "tongues", or one large "tongue" in the upper right corner (then called "schwenkle "). No one below the rank of a banneret knight was entitled to a flag (Knight Banneret is a now defunct old title that gave the privilege of leading their people under their own flag during battle, unlike bachelors (Bachelor), lower-ranking knights who did not have enough vassals, to gather them under his banner). The rank of the banneret was below that of the knights of the Order of the Garter when conferred by the king in time of war, and in normal times came after the title of baronet). Pictured is the Royal Banner of Scotland.

Standard (standard)

Thomas Howard	Henry Stafford (1475)
Sir Robert Welles (1470)	Sir Maester Guildford
Count Edmund Roos (1460)	Lord Robert Willoughby (1440)

The standard is a long panel, tapering towards the end and rounded. Moreover, the rounded end forked if the standard did not belong to the prince of royal blood. The standard, the size of which varied from 11 yards (10 meters) for the emperor to 4 yards (1.5 meters) for the baron, was usually divided into three parts: the first was placed a knightly or national coat of arms, the second - a coat of arms, and the third - an image of its top (there were other options). These parts were separated by stripes on which a knightly battle cry or motto was inscribed. The color of the standard corresponded to the family colors of the knight or the colors of his coat of arms.

During the battle, the standard served as a guide for the troops. It showed not the physical presence of the commander in chief, but the location of his headquarters. The drawing shows the standards of Sir Henry Stafford (1475) and Thomas Howard, a participant in the War of the Scarlet and White Roses (from 1455 to 1485). The cross of St. George on the rise (the area near the staff) shows the national (English) affiliation.

Checkbox (pennon)

This is a flag, or pennant, of medium size (about three feet or one meter), which had a triangular shape and was attached to the shaft of a spear. Like the banner, it indicated the physical presence of the person whose coat of arms he carried. A smaller triangular flag was called "pavon pennon". Shown here is a flag with a forked end - the pennant of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

The drawings of coats of arms and crests placed on the page were made by Jiri Louda.

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100 heraldic terms (definitions and meanings).

Note: The commonly used interpretations of the meanings of many heraldic figures are largely an adaptation for use outside of heraldry, as in each particular coat of arms, each element has its own meaning, which the author of the coat of arms put into it, and sometimes this value does not coincide with the conventionally "generally accepted" one.

1. ALEXANDROVSKAYA TAPE- a red ribbon used in the coats of arms of regions, townships and in the coats of arms of county towns.

2. ANDREEV TAPE- ribbon blue color, used in the coats of arms of the provincial cities, the arms of the capitals and cities of temporary residence of the reigning persons.

3. REINFORCEMENT- decoration of military and other emblems and objects located around the shield or behind the shield.

4. BATTLE CRY- an exclamation, a call in the form of a sublime saying, most often of a militant nature. Placed above the coat of arms and its top decorations on a ribbon.

5. BURELET- a figure in the form of a cloth bundle with alternating colors, repeating the colors of the coat of arms. Fits over a helmet.

6. BULL- a symbol of labor and patience, fertility and cattle breeding.

7. CROWN- the base of the crown in the form of a hoop.

8. MONOGRAM- figured decorative plexus of one or more letters with or without a number, related to the coat of arms.

9. SOARING- the position of the bird with wings raised up.

10. FORK-SHAPED CROSS- an honorary heraldic figure formed by the merging in the center of the shield of two stripes emerging from the upper corners of the shield, and one stripe emerging from the middle of the lower edge of the shield.

11. Rising- the position of the figure, when only part of the main figure rises above the horizontal line.

12. WOLF- a symbol of greed, anger and gluttony. Placed in coats of arms as a sign of victory over a greedy, evil enemy.

13. FREEDOM- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a rectangle in one of the corners of the shield. Its size is determined by the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe figure, called a straight cross. The free part is used in the coats of arms of cities, where the emblem of the province or region is placed.

14. RECOVERY- the position of the animal standing on its hind legs when right leg in front and left behind. Symbolizes the readiness to attack the enemy or prey. If the text of the description of the coat of arms says that there is a lion in the field of the shield, then this means that it is depicted in this position.

15 .CROW- a symbol of foresight and longevity.

16. HARPY- a female bird with the head and chest of a woman, the body and wings of an eagle and iron claws. A symbol of disgusting vicious passions. Placed in coats of arms as a sign of victory over a base enemy.

17. GEORGIEVSKAYA RIBBON- Ribbon with three black and two orange stripes. It was used as an element of decoration in the coats of arms of fortified cities that distinguished themselves during the siege by the enemy.

18. HERALDY- the science of compiling, describing and deciphering coats of arms. Heraldry has its own rules, terminology, semantics and symbols, which allow not only to briefly and clearly describe the coat of arms, but also to carry out a coat of arms examination.

19. HERALDIC METALS- gold and silver. Gold is depicted in yellow or with many dots on the surface. Silver is shown in white.

20. HERALDIC FUR- squirrel and ermine. Depending on the color and position of the stylized figures depicting fur, there is a wide variety of types of these furs.

21. HERALDIC FIGURES- geometric figures occupying a certain part of the shield and representing an area for placing other figures on it. Heraldic figures are divided into honorary and secondary. Among the honorary ones, the head, belt, pillar, bandage, rafter, straight cross, oblique cross, forked cross, extremity, border, free part, quarter and middle shield stand out.

22. HERALDIC COLORS- blue (azure), green, red (scarlet), purple and black. Non-heraldic figures may be depicted in natural color.

23. COAT OF ARMS- the total image of conditional or natural figures, compiled on the basis of the rules of heraldry.

24. ARMORIAL- a coat of arms book, which contains a collection of coats of arms with their description and genealogical data.

25. CHAPTER- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a horizontal strip 2/7 of the shield wide, adjacent to the upper edge of the shield.

26. BLUE COLOUR- symbolizes beauty, grandeur, fidelity, trust, impeccability, as well as development, forward movement, hope, dream. Depicted by horizontal lines.

27. DOVE- a symbol of humility and purity, the Holy Spirit.

28. GRIFFIN- a monstrous bird with an eagle's beak and the body of a lion. Symbolizes power, power, vigilance, speed and strength.

29. MOTTO- an expressive saying, an aphorism that has a direct or allegorical relation to the owner of arms. Placed on a narrow band under or above the shield. The color of the ribbon and letters must match the color or metal of the coat of arms.

30. HAND- right hand with outstretched index and middle fingers. Symbolizes fidelity to an oath, an oath, a promise.

31. DRAGON- a fantastic creature with the head and legs of an eagle, a tongue in the form of a sting, the body of a snake, wings bat and thick ringed tail. Symbolizes strength and power. Like a serpent (serpent), which the rider strikes, symbolizes evil and confusion.

32. OAK SHEET- symbolizes strength, power, strength, struggle and victory. Oak leaves were placed in the coats of arms of the provinces.

33. UNICORN- a mythical animal with the body of a horse and a long horn on its forehead. Symbolizes strength, invincibility, intimidation. In Christianity, it is a symbol of purity and virginity.

34. CRANE- a symbol of vigilance.

33. GREEN- symbolizes abundance, fertility, joy, freedom, peace and peace. Depicted by diagonal lines from right to left.

36. MIRROR- a symbol of caution and public power, honest fulfillment of public duty, truthfulness and purity of thoughts.

37. SNAKE- a symbol of wisdom, kindness and precaution. A snake curled up in a ring is a symbol of health; holding a tail in her mouth - a symbol of eternity, infinity, immortality; creeping - a symbol of sadness; drinking from a cup is a symbol of healing, medicine.

38. GOLD- symbolizes justice, mercy and humility, as well as wealth, nobility, independence.

39. BOAR- a symbol of fearlessness and power.

40. CADUCEUS(rod of Mercury) - a rod entwined with snakes looking at each other. A symbol of trade, abundance, a sharp mind, eloquence and diligence in work, the peaceful resolution of disputes.

41. BORDER- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a strip running along the entire edge of the shield.

42. EAR- symbolizes agriculture, the wealth of the earth. It was placed in the coats of arms of cities and towns distinguished by agriculture.

43. CROWN- symbolizes dominance and power. Many different crowns are used in coats of arms: antique, baronial, ducal, county, noble, imperial and many others. In the coats of arms of cities, wall (tower) crowns were also widely used, differing in color and the number of teeth on them: gold in the coats of arms of the provincial, silver in the coats of arms of the county towns. A tower crown with five teeth - in the emblems of cities with a population of more than 50 thousand people, with three teeth - in the emblems of cities with a population of less than 50 thousand people.

44. OBLIQUE CROSS- an honorary heraldic figure, formed by two diagonal stripes 2/7 of the width of the shield, emerging from the corners of the shield. Such a cross is also called St. Andrew's.

45. CAT is a symbol of independence.

46. ​​RED- symbolizes love, courage, courage, generosity, as well as the blood shed for the faith, the sovereign, the fatherland.

47. CROSS- a symbol of Christianity and fidelity to its four virtues - moderation, prudence, justice and courage. As an ancient sign - a symbol of fire (fire was mined by rubbing two sticks), salvation and prosperity.

48. LAUREL CROWN- a symbol of inviolability, solid glory, greatness and victory.

49. LION- a symbol of power, strength, courage and generosity.

50. LEOPARD- a symbol of perseverance, courage and courage in battle.

51. LADDER- a symbol of great opportunities for development, new means to improve well-being.

52. ROBE- a cape in the form of a cloak or tent covering the coat of arms. It is used in the coats of arms of sovereigns, princes and princes. Made from dark crimson velvet lined with ermine fur and trimmed with gold fringe. The upper corners of the mantle are tied with gold cords with tassels.

53. BEAR- a symbol of foresight and strength.

54. SWORD- an ancient weapon in the form of a long double-edged knife with a handle and hilt. It symbolizes readiness to defend the fatherland, clan, city from enemies, as well as participation in battles. The emblems often depict the so-called fiery (flaming) sword - a symbol of not only military, but also spiritual weapons, which symbolize enlightenment, light, goodness.

55. HAMMER- symbolizes the hard work of artisans and workers. Placed in the coats of arms of cities distinguished by industrial production.

56. BOOK- a composition of ornaments in the form of bizarre leaves, interconnected and coming out of the upper part of the helmet to the right and left. Depicted with enamel on top and metal on the bottom.

57. CRIMP- a figure placed on a helmet, crown or over a buralet. It symbolized a special distinction among the knights. As a crest, figures were used, usually repeated in a shield, as well as ostrich or peacock feathers and more.

58. NON-HERALDIC FIGURES- fantastic, as well as figures taken from life, created by nature or man. Depicted in coats of arms in natural colors.

59. SHEEP- a symbol of meekness, kindness and rural life.

60. END- an honorary heraldic figure formed by a line connecting the side edges of the shield at a height equal to 2/7 of the shield width. The lower edge of the tip coincides with the lower edge of the shield.

61. DEER- a symbol of a warrior in front of whom the enemy runs.

62. OLIVE BRANCH- a symbol of peace and prosperity.

63. EAGLE- a symbol of power, domination, independence, strength, as well as generosity and insight. The double-headed Russian eagle is a symbol of the unity of the European and Asian parts of Russia, the continuity of Christianity from Byzantium, a symbol of supreme power.

64. PEACOCK- a symbol of vanity and vanity. It was placed in the coats of arms as a sign of victory over a proud enemy.

65. PELICAN- a symbol of selflessness and self-sacrifice, charitable assistance and care.

66. BAND- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a diagonal strip 2/7 of the width of the shield, running diagonally from the upper corner of the shield to the lower, so the baldric can be on the right or left.

67. CROSSED- the field of the shield, divided in the middle by a horizontal line.

68. COCK- a symbol of wakefulness, vigilance, a faithful guard, a symbol of battle, battle, struggle. The rooster also symbolizes the male active principle, strength and energy.

69. CRESCENT- a semicircle with a concave middle part. Can be depicted with a human profile. Symbolizes victory over Islam or connection with it.

70 .STAFF- a symbol of spiritual power and holiness.

71. BELT- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a strip 2/7 of the width of the shield, running horizontally in the middle of the shield.

72. STRAIGHT CROSS- an honorary heraldic figure formed by two stripes 2/7 of the width of the shield, emerging from the middle of the opposite edges of the shield.

73. PURPLE- a symbol of dignity, piety, moderation, generosity and supreme dominance. Depicted by diagonal lines from left to right.

74. BEE- a symbol of hard work and indefatigability.

75. SEPARATED FORK- dividing the shield by three lines emerging from the upper corners and the middle of the lower edge of the shield and converging in the center of the shield.

76. SEPARATED GONTO-SHAPED- division of the shield into rectangles by four vertical and three horizontal lines.

77. FOUR-PART SEPARATED- division of the shield into four parts by lines extending from the middle of the opposite edges of the shield.

78. BIRD OF PARADISE (GAMAYUN)- the mythical bird of happiness. It also symbolizes peace, wealth, prosperity, greatness. In Russia, things were also considered a bird. It is associated with amazing traditions and legends dating back to the deep antiquity of the East.

79. DISCUTED- dividing the shield in half by a vertical line.

80. CANDLE- a symbol of selfless service to the cause, creation and liberation. In Christianity, candle fire is a symbol of Christ. An extinguished candle is a symbol of death.

81. SCROLL- a symbol of scholarship, attitude to big science.

82. SWORD HAND- a symbol of loyalty to military duty.

83. SAINT- a figure of a tent-shaped form or in the form of a canopy, depicted in the coat of arms over the mantle. It is depicted in gold color, turned off with a fringe and crowned with a crown.

84. SILVER- heraldic metal depicted in white. A symbol of faith, purity, sincerity, sincerity, nobility, frankness and innocence.

85. SCEPTER- a figure in the form of a wand with a tip on top. Symbolizing the supreme power of the monarch, it was depicted in the emblems of the capitals and cities of permanent residence of the reigning persons.

86. BEVELED- division of the shield by a diagonal line passing from the upper corner of the shield to the lower. Depending on the direction and the number of diagonal lines, the shield can be beveled on the left, right, or in four parts.

87. DOG- a symbol of loyalty, devotion, vigilance and obedience. Rarely - a symbol of healing (licks wounds).

88. OWL- a symbol of wisdom, ingenuity and quickness.

89. FALCON- a symbol of courage, intelligence and beauty.

90. SUN- a symbol of truth, providence, wealth and abundance.

91. PILLAR- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a vertical strip 2/7 of the width of the shield, passing in the middle of the shield.

92. Rafter- an honorary heraldic figure formed by two stripes 2/7 of the width of the shield, emerging from the lower corners of the shield and connecting at the middle of the upper edge of the shield.

93. TORCH- a symbol of truth, the desire for knowledge, spiritual burning and the desire to create, readiness for self-sacrifice. A torch bowed to the ground is a symbol of death.

94. PHOENIX- a mythical bird reborn from fire and ashes. Symbol of rebirth and immortality.

95. QUARTER- an honorary heraldic figure in the form of a rectangle formed by two lines emerging from the middle of the two adjacent sides of the shield.

96. BLACK- a symbol of education, modesty, caution, constancy in trials, sorrow and sadness. Depicted by intersecting vertical and horizontal lines.

97. HELMET- a symbol of belonging to a titled family. The coats of arms used the helmets of the most various shapes to indicate the title of the owner of the coat of arms: princely, county, noble and many others. An ancient Russian helmet was also used as decoration.

98. SHIELD – geometric figure on which emblems are placed. In Russian heraldry, the so-called French shield is adopted - a quadrangular shape with rounded lower corners, with a sharpening in the middle part of the lower edge of the shield, with a width to height ratio of 7:8. Among other forms of the shield, triangular (Varangian), round (English), oval (Italian), figured (German), flat on top and rounded below (Spanish) and many others stand out.

99. SHIELD HOLDERS- figures depicted on the sides of the shield and, as it were, supporting it. They can be images of a person, saints, animals, as well as fantastic creatures. Supporters are depicted in natural colors. They can repeat the figures placed in the shield, or have something to do with the owner - for example, they can depict the subordinates of the coat of arms, his patrons, the nationality of the owner of the coat of arms, and more.

100. EGG- a symbol of the beginning of all living things, hope and new life.