The symbolisms of heraldry : or, A treatise on the meanings and derivations of armorial bearings (1898)
Wade, William Cecil · London : G. Redway · leaf 125
eathof wild olives was thereward of the Olympicgames, of laurel leavesin the Pythian, of parsleyin the Xemean, and ofpine-twigs in the Isthmicgames. The Romans gavea wreath of grass to in-dividual soldiers who had performed a deed ofspecial valour in the field. This was supposedto be made of grass… … Roman crowns and wreaths. Symbolisms of the Common Charges 125 The Triumphal Wreath was composed oflaurel leaves accompanied with berries. Thelaurel was consecrated by the Romans to Apollo.A laurel wreath was worn in token of victory bythe Roman emperors during their magnificenttriumphal entries…
Heraldry · Symbolism
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