Circlet

 ( Crowns ) 

A circlet is a piece of headwear that is similar to a diadem or a corolla.

John Steane (2025). 9781134641598, Routledge. . ISBN 9781134641598

The word 'circlet' is also used to refer to the base of a crown or a coronet, with or without a cap. Diadem and circlet are often used interchangeably,

Edward Francis Twining (1967). 9787410002039, Batsford. . ISBN 9787410002039

and 'open crowns' with no arches (as opposed to '') have also been referred to as circlets. In greek language this is known as stephanos, and in Latin as corona aperta, although stephanos is associated more with and the crown of thorns said to have been placed on the head of Jesus.

Chris Woodall (2025). 9781498207959, Wipf and Stock Publishers. . ISBN 9781498207959

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Heraldic circlet In Blazon, a circlet of an order of knighthood may be placed around the shield of the Armiger to signify membership of a particular order. In British heraldry, this pertains to the grades of Commander and above (i.e. Knight and Knight Grand Cross):

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See also

• Achievement (heraldry)
• Tiara

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