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A circlet with rays each ending in a star.
Also known as: Star crown heraldic, Rayed crown heraldic
In heraldry a celestial crown is a circlet with pointed rays rising from it, each tipped with a star, used in ecclesiastical and commemorative arms.
Denotes an ecclesiastical, saintly or commemorative association when placed above a shield.
Contexts: History
Belongs to the crowns of office and is distinguished from the eastern crown, which has plain points without stars.
Contexts: History
A circlet with tall pointed rays rising from its upper edge, a small star at the tip of each.