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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]
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