Coat of Arms Family Crest Meanings - Letter P-R
Plow
Laboring in the earth and
depending upon providence
Q
Ring / Annulet
Fidelity. Sign of the
fifth son
Rose
a symbol of hope and
joy. With red flowers,
it is a symbol of grace,
beauty, and sometimes
martyrdom. it is also
sign of the seventh son.
Rock
Symbol for safety and protection; refuge
R
Roundels
Gold or yellow: - worthy of trust or treasure
White - generosity
Quatrefoil
Symbol for good tidings
Rabbit
One who enjoys a
peaceable and
retired life
Ram
is a symbol of authority
and leadership
Rat
Symbolizes one who
is cunning
and determined.
Ray
Glory and splendor,
fountain of life,
intelligence and
enlightenment
Raven
as a symbol of knowledge.
He is also a symbol divine
providence, also, a durable
resistance as well as the
nature the bringer of death.
Pheasant
Person of many
resources
Phoenix
Symbol of
resurrection
Pillar
Fortitude and
constancy, with
serpent coiled
around it, wisdom
with fortitude
Pine Tree
Death and eternal
life thereafter
Parrot
or a bugbear, as it is
called in heraldry can
mean excellent service
in a tropical country
Palm Tree
symbolizes
righteousness
and resurrection
P
Heraldry Symbols Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms meanings - family crest symbols
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 symbols in alphabetical ranking
Peacock
is a symbol of
immortality.
He also represent
beauty, power and
knowledge.
Pelican
Symbolizes the duties
of a parent or
parental love.
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 !