Hassan, the arms supported by Gods of the Nile were shown in the painting of Khedive Ismail Pasha, that you shared previously.
David, very interesting stamp. Thanks for sharing.
Hassan, when I was in Egypt, I saw on a wrapping paper for yeast (many old and reputable companies in Egypt to this day use their pre-revolutionary logos, advertisemnts, and packages) that featured a medal that the company had earned (this is simlar to the gold medals sometimes depicted on olive oil, or wine bottles if anyone notcies) that featured the Royal Arms (azure, a crescent and 3 stars argent) on a French-type European shield (the kind that is pointed at the bottom), crowned with the royal crown, and "supported" by two Sphinx(es). They were in a "laying" down position, i.e like the actual Sphinx at Giza.
You know, sphinxes in their various forms would make absolutely splendid crests….
Regards,
Kelisli wrote:
as Crown Prince, with his daughter, Princess Hadice Hayriye Ayshe Durrusehvar Sultan
She doesn’t look very happy at having her picture taken… :wookie:
The crocodile could also be used either as a charge or a crest as it is here in the coat-of-arms of Jamaica
MohamedHossam wrote:
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Azure, seme of Ankhs Or. (Ankhey?) I have a feeling that if my Egyptian heraldry becomes popular, this charge will be used ad nauseum.
A charge of this form has already been used, but it is usually, though I think not always (sometimes it is called an ankh), called a "cross ansated". That said, I still think people will identify it as Egyptian.
Daniel C. Boyer wrote:
A charge of this form has already been used, but it is usually, though I think not always (sometimes it is called an ankh), called a "cross ansated". That said, I still think people will identify it as Egyptian.
Yes, and also known as the crux ansata. Sometimes called "the sandal strap of Isis," though not in a blazon.
/Charles
