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| English heraldry is the form of coats of arms and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in English. It lies within the Gallo-British tradition. Coats of arms in English are regulated and granted to individuals by the College of Arms. They are subject to a system of cadency to distinguish between sons of the original holder of the coat of arms. The English heraldic style is exemplified in the arms of British royalty, and is reflected in the arms civic arms of cities and towns, as well as the noble arms of individuals in English. Royal orders in England, such as the Order of the Garter also maintain notable heraldic bearings. | |||
| A crown is very common charge particularly in Royal Heraldry, often an emblem of the monarchy, a monarch's government, or items endorsed by it. Crowns are also often used as symbols of religious status or veneration, by divinities or by their representatives, sometimes used a model for wider use by devotees. Crown can be a charge in a coat of arms, or se upon the shield to signify the statues of its owner. By far the most frequent building in heraldry is the tower or castle or chateau, it emblems grandeur and solidity, sometimes granted to one who has held on for his king, or who has captured one by force or stratagem. Anchor is frequently used as a charge or crest, emblematical of hope or naval service. |
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