0 a circle of leaves that, in the past, was worn on the head by an important person or the winner of a competition --
In addition, the crosses were suspended from an oval laurel wreath.
The obverse depicts a five pointed star on top of a laurel wreath.
The badge is mounted by an oak and laurel wreath.
The aquila emblem generally had up-raised wings surrounded by a laurel wreath.
At the foot of each tablet is a laurel wreath.
In the shield are is a laurel wreath, which denotes the victory of achieving ideals.
Under the arms of the cross is a laurel wreath.
In heraldic terms, the laurel wreath identifies heroes returning from battle and technically should only be displayed on crests which have been carried into battle.
