This symbol is the British Royal Arms. It occurs in the printed or impressed marks of many 19th and 20th century British manufacturers and some foreign companies used it too. There is usually a company name or initials below the arms. You can then identify the company using a dictionary of pottery and porcelain marks.
United Kingdom The Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland depicts a shield supported by a Lion on one side and a Unicorn on the other. The Lion represents England and the Unicorn represents Scotland.
There were no unicorns on Roman shields. The Roman legions had their emblem on their shield and no legion had the unicorn as an emblem. The closest thing was the carpicorn, which was the emblem of five legions: I Adiutrix(rescuer), the II Adiutrix II, the Augusta (Augustan), the IV Scythica, (Scythian ), and the XXI Rapax (rapacious)
The coin featuring two lions holding a crest or shield is likely the British sovereign, specifically the reverse design that includes the Royal Arms of England, which features a lion and a unicorn supporting the shield. The lion is a symbol of strength and bravery, while the unicorn represents purity and power. This design has been used on various British coins, particularly during the reign of Queen Victoria and her successors.
Www.//handfield.ca web site, the man on the side of the shield is il legit child of king richard., the shield has claw of lion lion is detached, hoof of unicorn, shrouded by windsor family 'imperial bird' 'crown' replace the shield 'royal shield
The monarchy uses a shield with three lions and the Brithish government uses a symbol with a lion and a unicorn, see the links below.
The national emblem of the UK features a lion, a unicorn, and a harp to symbolize the constituent nations of the United Kingdom. The lion represents England, the unicorn symbolizes Scotland, and the harp stands for Ireland. This combination reflects the unity of these nations under the British crown, with the lion and unicorn often depicted as supporters of the royal shield. Together, they embody the heritage and identity of the UK.
The unicorn first appeared on the British coat of arms in the 15th century, specifically as part of the royal arms of Scotland. It was adopted by King James IV of Scotland in the late 15th century and later incorporated into the royal arms of the United Kingdom when the crowns of England and Scotland were united in 1603. The unicorn symbolizes purity and strength, and it is depicted as a supporter of the shield in the coat of arms.
The Southampton coat of arms features a blue shield with a gold ship, representing the city's maritime heritage. Above the shield is a crest with a golden ship under a blue and gold sail, symbolizing trade and navigation. Flanking the shield are two supporters: a lion and a unicorn, which are traditional heraldic symbols. The coat of arms also includes a motto, "Mooring the Future," reflecting the city's ongoing connection to the sea.
Nova Scotia's coat of arms features a shield with a gold lion on a red background, symbolizing strength and bravery, representing Scotland's heritage. The shield is supported by a blue and gold double-towered castle, representing defense and the province's historical ties to its Scottish roots. The crest above the shield features a gold unicorn, a symbol of purity and nobility. Overall, the coat of arms reflects Nova Scotia's cultural heritage and history.
The original royal coat of arms depicts three lions. Lions were a very common heraldic figure at the time and stood for power and fierceness. In the later coat of arms of Great Britain these lions are still there, and added are two animals holding up the shield, the British lion (again) and the Scottish unicorn. The unicorn was considered a ferocious and extremely wild beast, and traditionally featured on the Scottish coat of arms. It stands for 'strength'.
The only 2 cent coin struck by the U.S. has a shield design, not Molly Pitcher. You probably have a token or medallion rather than a coin. If you could post a new question with more details including wording on the item, other members can try to ID it.
its a shield