. Heraldry, historical and popular . No. 562.—The Imperial Crown. four fleurs de lys, set alternately on the circlet, and four pearl-studded arches which rise from within the crosses, and caiTv attheir intersection the Mound and Cross. The arches in this 320 THE ROYAL HERALDRY example are depressed, and their sweep projects somewhat be-yond the circlet. The Crown of Hrcu Majestys immediate predecessors, No. 562,has ab-eady become historical, having been superseded by thenew State Crown, No. 624, made for the Coronation of the Queen,and in use on those occasions of high state ceremonial whichre
. Heraldry, historical and popular . No. 562.—The Imperial Crown. four fleurs de lys, set alternately on the circlet, and four pearl-studded arches which rise from within the crosses, and caiTv attheir intersection the Mound and Cross. The arches in this 320 THE ROYAL HERALDRY example are depressed, and their sweep projects somewhat be-yond the circlet. The Crown of Hrcu Majestys immediate predecessors, No. 562,has ab-eady become historical, having been superseded by thenew State Crown, No. 624, made for the Coronation of the Queen,and in use on those occasions of high state ceremonial whichrequire the presence of this emblem of Rojal Dignity. ThisCrown differs from No. 562 rather in enrichment than in its. No. G24.—The State Crown of Her Majesty the Qceen. arrangement. There is, indeed, a decided difference in thecontour of the arches, which rise almost perpendicularly fromwithin the crosses patees, and are somewhat elevated (instead ofbeing depressed) at their intersection. The Crown is completelycovered with diamonds, and is also richly studded with variousother costly gems. The arches assume the form of wreaths ofthe rose, thistle, and shamrock formed of brilliants. The cap isof purple velvet, lined with ermine. The Heraldic Crown which enjoys the Eoyal favour, differsfrom both No. 562, and the State Crown, No. 624, and inclinesto the type of an earlier time ; this Heraldic Crown of our Most OF ENGLAND. 321 Gracious Sovereign is represented in No. 334, page 332, ensigningthe Eoyal Shield of Ai-ms. The Coronet of , Albert, the late Prince Consort,differs from the Imperial Crown in having eight instead of fourarches; these arches rise from strawberry leaves and are
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