Crowns of the Senior Herald

Since the medieval period, senior heralds known as Kings of Arms have worn crowns as symbols of the authority given to them by the Crown.

The design of these crowns was likely standardized in the 18th century. They are made of silver gilt, decorated with acanthus leaves, and engraved with a verse from Psalm 50 of the Vulgate: MISERERE MEI DEUS SECUNDUM MAGNAM MISERICORDIAM TUAM—"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your great mercy."

The current crowns were made by Garrard & Co. in 1936 in preparation for Edward VIII's coronation but were first used at the Coronation of George VI on 12 May 1937.

They were also worn at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953 and again by the Garter, Clarenceux, Norroy, and Ulster Kings of Arms during the crowning of Charles III on 6 May 2023.