Symbol and distinguishing mark
The crests of the EGS and Knighthood are in the form of a blue shield.
All three crests feature a wreath or circle of 12* golden five-pointed stars, the points of which do not touch each other. The Seal of Mary can be seen on all three crests. This shows Carolus Magnus kneeling before the enthroned Mother of God with Child. He offers her the Aachen Palace Chapel on his hands. Charlemagne is considered the first unifier of Europe.
The colours, arrangement and number of stars* symbolise unity (union), solidarity and harmony between the peoples of Europe (analogous to the European flag).
*The number 12 is a symbol of perfection and unity.
Crests of the EGS
On the blue shield-shaped background, there is a wreath/circle of twelve golden five-pointed stars, whose points do not touch each other.
In the centre of the circle of stars is the Seal of Mary (Mariensiegel). The seal shows Carolus Magnus kneeling before the enthroned Mother of God with Child. He offers her the Aachen Palace Chapel on his hands.
The inscription on the seal reads S:[IGILLVM] REGALIS SEDIS AQVENSIS AD CAVSAS and is the seal of the ‘royal seat of Aachen’.
The use of the seal not only refers to the founding of the EGS in Aachen, but also revives the original use* * of the seal.
- This crest is displayed on a blue flag, as a banner, flag, standard or pennant.
Crest of the Knighthood
The crest of the Knighthood shows a wreath/circle of twelve golden five-pointed stars on a blue shield-shaped background, the points of which do not touch each other.
In the centre of this circle of stars is a white, eight-pointed cross with golden balls at the eight points.
Through the centre of the cross are two crossed golden arrows pointing upwards, symbolising Saint Sebastian, patron saint of shooters.
In the centre of the cross is the seal of Carolus Magnus.
- The coat of arms is displayed on a blue flag, banner, standard or pennant.
- The Knights of Saint Sebastian in Europe wear the corresponding insignia of the community at official events.
Crest of EST
On the blue shield-shaped background, there is a wreath/circle of twelve golden five-pointed stars, whose points do not touch each other.
In the centre of this circle of stars is a royal bird holding the Seal of Mary in its claws.
- This crest is displayed on a blue flag, as a banner, flag, standard or pennant.
