Coronet
A crown inferior to the royal crown. A duke's coronet is
adorned with strawberry leaves above the band; that of a marquis
with strawberry leaves alternating with pearls; that of an earl
has pearls elevated on stalks, alternating with leaves above the band;
that of a viscount has a string of pearls above the band, but no
leaves; that of a baron has only six pearls.
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