Crest Collection

Kings Own Scottish Borderers - The uniform, reginemtal flags, crest and listings of International deployments are featured on this card. Date: 1913

Personification of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with Flag - interesting only captioned as Austria. Date: circa 1910

Cockatiel Birds - Two perched on branch
JD-15465 Cockatiel Birds - Two perched on branch Nymphicus hollandicus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Guidebook - Seeing Glasgow by Tram and Bus. Issued in conjunstion with the Empire Exhibition at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Scotland

Calyptorhynchus funereus, yellow-tailed black cockatoo
Watercolour 137 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled Banksian Cockatoo, native name Kar ratt

Hoopoe, Camargue, France
SM-1982 Hoopoe Camargue, France Upupa epops Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The camp of the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest, on the crest of the North Col

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Great crested newt (Triturus cristata) underwater. It is named for the large crest that develops on the backs of the males in the mating season

Austrian Kaiserjaeger soldier, WW1
Austrian Kaiserjaeger (Tyrolean regiment) soldier during the First World War. He is wearing an Edelweiss flower in his cap. Date: 1914

Cumberland and the Ancient City of Carlile, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113480 Cumberland and the Ancient City of Carlile, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

The North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113465 The North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Wight Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113459 Wight Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel
Plate 27 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

King George VI - Thanking British Children
A certificate from King George VI to the children of Great Britain on 8th June, 1946 - issued as a momento for sharing in the hardships and ultimate triumph during World War Two

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

Yellow-crested / Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
AP-736 Lesser Sulphur-crested / Yellow-Crested COCKATOO Distribution: Australia and Papua New Guinea Cacatua sulphurea Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John
XCF113458 The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113456 Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Royal Proclamation 1914
Proclamation by King George V calling for men for the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Reserve, and for officers and men of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Hoopoe. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain
WAT-12230 Hoopoe Caceres - Extramadura - Spain Upupa epops M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cockatiel - on perch
LA-3340 Cockatiel - on perch Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Selasphorus rufus, rufous hummingbird
Plate 379 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104386 The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens College, Oxford)

Leicester, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XJF113467 Leicester, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Hartfordshire and the situation of Hartford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113460 Hartfordshire and the situation of Hartford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, relief sculpture of crest on university wall

Nyctanassa violacea, yellow-crowned night heron
Plate 79, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Callipepla californica, Californian quail
Plate 413 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Hoopoe - bird with caught lizard at nest entrance, Andalusia, Spain
USH-2413 Hoopoe - bird with caught lizard at nest entrance Andalusia, Spain Upupa epops Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hoopoe - with grub in beak. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain
WAT-12228 Hoopoe - with grub in beak. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain Upupa epops M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cockatiel on dead tree; Australia
PM-10104 Cockatiel on dead tree Australia Nymphicus hollandicus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kagu - Male with crest erect - Rainforests of New Caledonia JPF47259
JPF-12295 KAGU - x two, one with raised crest Rainforests of New Caledonia Rhynochetos jubatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Andean Cock of the Rock - male. Andes - Merida - Venezuela
WAT-12026 Andean Cock of the Rock - male Andes - Merida - Venezuela Rupicola peruviana M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cockatiel - close-up of head and crest
LA-3342 Cockatiel - close-up of head and crest Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho)
3104472 Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges)

GWR Coat of Arms
The Great Western Railway Coat of Arms, also known as the Garter Crest. A garter can be seen surrounding the original coat of arms which contained the city shields for London (left)

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

Cactua moluccensis, salmon-crested cockatoo
Large Series plate 24, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Erythrina arborescens

Peacock / Peafowl - Head of female / Peahen Location: Ornamental garden, UK
SPH-3395 Peacock / Peafowl - Head of female / Peahen Location: Ornamental garden, UK Pavo cristatus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen, three distinctive mountain peaks in the Sexten Dolomites seen from WW1 cave shelter, South Tyrol, Italy, October 2019

Parus palustris, P. major, P. ater, P. cristatus, P. caeruleu
Plate 10 from Archibald Thorburns first edition of British Birds, Vol.1 (1915)

Cacatua leadbeateri, Major Mitchells cockatoo
Plate 2, hand coloured lihtograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 5 (1840-1848)

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"Unveiling the Majestic Crest: A Journey through History, Nature, and Royalty" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the diverse realms that embody the essence of "crest. " From the valiant Kings Own Scottish Borderers to the personification of power in the Austro-Hungarian Empire with its striking flag, every crest tells a unique tale. Immerse yourself in Glasgow's vibrant streets with our trusty guidebook, "Seeing Glasgow by Tram and Bus, " which unveils hidden gems at every turn. As you traverse this enchanting cityscape, witness two cockatiel birds gracefully perched on a branch - Calyptorhynchus funereus, also known as yellow-tailed black cockatoos. Their vivid plumage is an ode to nature's artistic prowess. In another realm altogether stands King George VI himself, graciously thanking British children for their unwavering support. His regal presence reminds us of the significance that crests hold within royal heritage. Venturing further into unexplored territories brings us to Camargue, France where an elegant hoopoe captures our attention. Its majestic crest symbolizes grace and elegance amidst breathtaking landscapes. The Queens College Oxford beckons us next with its timeless charm captured in a vivid color photo. Here lies yet another emblematic crest representing knowledge and intellectual pursuit. As we soar through time aboard Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC aircrafts, let your imagination take flight towards Mount Everest Expedition's campsite from 1924. The indomitable spirit embodied by these adventurers resonates deeply within their iconic crest. Returning once more to avian wonders, Nymphicus hollandicus or cockatiels captivate hearts with their endearing presence. Their delicate crests mirror their playful personalities while reminding us of nature's boundless beauty. Finally, we encounter the great crested newt - an emblem of resilience and adaptability.