Coat of Arms Family Crest Meanings - Letter D-E

HERALDIC  CHARGES   
A                  D - E        F - G       H - K        L - O      P - R      S - W
   E
Duck

can deceive their enemies in many ways by flying, running,

swimming or diving. Therefore, they are a symbol 

of a person of many resources.

Drops

One who has endured torrents of liquids, as in battle. Come in different colors.

Dog

is the symbol for courage, loyalty
and vigilance  

 Eagle

The eagle symbolizes a

man of action, the high

and important matters

is concerned.

   A person of high intellect

, ingenuity, repartee and

quick comprehension.

As a Christian symbol,

the eagle represents  

salvation, redemption

and resurrection  

Two headed eagle

Symbolically

a protector.

a together of two forces.

 Elephant

A symbol of huge

strength and stature, 

wisdom, courage,

happiness, royalty 

and ambition.

 
Elephant Trunk

The elephant head or

the tusks is, as a

symbol of great

strength and stature,  

wisdom, courage,

long life, happiness,  

royalty, good luck

and ambition..

Ermine Spot - Fur
Represents mark of dignity
  Estoile

Celestial goodness or noble person

Dolphin

It represents swiftness, diligence, 

charity and love

 Dove

is a symbol of the soul and
Holy Spirit. It means peace and purity.

Dragon

with his sharp eye, is the 

guardian of treasures. He is also 

the bravest of all the creatures

Drum
represent strength
and fortitude.
Deer

One who will not fight unless provoked; 

peace and harmony

 Dice
Symbol of constancy
 D

Heraldic Charges  Coat of Arms

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

coat of arms 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   &  Meanings
      B       C        D - E        F - G       H - K        L - O      P - R      S - W
Heraldic symbols in alphabetical ranking

 

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 !

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