Lion (heraldry)
ELEMENT IN HERALDRY
Lion Rampant; Lions in heraldry; Lion rampant; Lion passant; Rampant lion; Rampant Lion; Lions passant; Lions striding; Lion passant gardant; Heraldic lion; Lioncel; Saint Rampant
The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour, because historically the lion has been regarded as the "king of beasts".