Queen Crest Logo

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Queen Crest logo

About Queen Crest

A detailed black line-art heraldic crest on a pale/white background. At the center is a circular shield (roundel) containing a small crown; two rampant lions stand on either side of the roundel, each rearing with forepaws raised. Above the roundel, a crab is positioned between the lions. A large bird with outstretched wings (a phoenix-like figure) rises over the whole composition. Ornamental scrollwork and a small ribbon flourish appear along the base.

The artwork is monochrome, finely detailed and symmetrical, executed in thin, hand-drawn strokes giving a vintage heraldic appearance. There is no visible wordmark or additional text in the image.

What's in it: lion crab phoenix (bird) crown shield

Shapes: rounded shield (roundel) outstretched wings rampant animals (lions) crown ornamental scroll/ribbon

Style: heraldic line-art monochrome detailed vintage

Visually evokes royalty (crown), strength/protection (lions) and rebirth or guardianship (phoenix); the crab and heraldic elements suggest personal or astrological symbolism.

Colors

Extracted from the image. How we pick the colors →

Black (lines)

#000000 · primary

White (background)

#FFFFFF · secondary

Queen Crest Logo History

This crest was designed by Freddie Mercury in the early 1970s for the rock band Queen. Mercury combined heraldic imagery and the band members' zodiac motifs (two lions for the Leos, a crab for Cancer, and elements representing Virgo) into a single crest featuring a crowned roundel and a phoenix above; it became the band's official emblem.

Frequently asked

Which band uses this crest?

The rock band Queen.

Who designed the crest?

It was designed by Freddie Mercury in the early 1970s.

What do the animals represent?

The animals incorporate the band members' zodiac signs (two lions for Leos, a crab for Cancer, and elements representing Virgo) and general heraldic symbolism of strength and royalty.