Coat of Arms Family Crest Meanings - Letter C

HERALDIC  CHARGES   
      B       C        D - E        F - G       H - K        L - O      P - R      S - W 

 

Please note that the following listed symbol descriptions and meanings have been compiled from a 

variety of heraldic sources. Besides these symbols being globally used, the opinions and 

interpretations between heraldic researchers may vary slightly.

We update our page regularly with heraldic symbols !

Cat

A symbol of  liberty,

vigilance and courage.

 

Chess Rock - Roch

​Symbol of strategic thinking

Crescent

  a symbol of hope  
One who has been honored by
​the sovereign

Cross

Serviced in the
crusades, faith.
Cross and sword
together =
unshakeable faith

 Crown

is the heavenly crown
a symbol of victory, sovereignty and empire.
It is a visible sign of success.

Cypress

 

is the symbol of death
and eternal life

Candle
​Spirituality
 Crow

A crow is a permanent
​settlement
and a quiet life

CINQUEFOILS   


Stands for hope
​and joy

 Clouds

Represents mystery, obscured truth

Chain
symbolic representation
the salary is acceptable and important services.
Cock
a sign of hero, one who
  fought with courage 
​and perseverance.
Camel
symbolizes
temperance, 
patience 
​and  perseverance
Castle
symbolizes spiritual strength and vigilance,
​as well as at home  
and safety.
 C

Heraldry Symbols Coat of Arms Shields

In this section of our website we have selected some of the most common

coat of arms heraldic symbols, from time to time we update our list. There are

many imaginative variations and combinations in every crest design

 that identifies the particular carrier /owner of a family crest.

HERALDIC  CHARGES   
      B       C        D - E        F - G       H - K        L - O      P - R      S - W  
Heraldic symbols in alphabetical ranking

Click on images for examples how the heraldic symbols may can be used in a Coat of Arms design

Column
Fortitude and constancy, with serpent
around it, wisdom with fortitude