Art by Betmatrho in this Red-Thread Genealogy section for the 'Lost Tribes of Israel' may be freely used for personal use.
 COLLINS

English Origins:

Coat of Arms:
A red shield with three black birds on a gold chevron

Crest:
A gold demi-griffin with a green collar



Collins coat of arms - English
Irish Origins:

 Coat of Arms:
A silver shield with two lions rampart combatant proper

Crest:
A pelican vulning herself - wings extended

Collins coat of arms - Irish

The Lion in Heraldry
The full mantle consists of the shield displaying the arms that was given to the person bearing this surname; a banner with surname; a helmet; and family crest [if known]. See a sample of full mantle by - at right. Normally the crest is displayed atop the helmet. To order a full mantle with coat of arms and family crest click here
 sample coat of arms [full]
Sample Coat of Arms - Full
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