Cornish symbols

Duchy and County symbols of Cornwall
Coat of arms of Cornwall
AnthemTrelawny
LanguageEnglish and Cornish
Living insignia
BirdChough
FishPilchard
Flower
TreeCornish Oak
Inanimate insignia
Colours
  • Black  
  • Old Gold  
  • White  
  • Blood Red  
CostumeCornish kilts and tartans
InstrumentCornish bagpipes
Sport
Standard of the Duke of Cornwall
UsePersonal Standard of the Duke of Cornwall
DesignSable; 15 Bezants Or Five, Four, Three, Two, One.
Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Truro
ArmigerDiocese of Truro
ShieldArgent, on a saltire gules, a key, ward upward, in bend, surmounted by a sword, hilt upward, in bend sinister, both or. In base, a fleur de lys sable. The whole within a bordure sable, fifteen bezants.
UseFor all churches in the Diocese and the Bishop of Truro

Many different symbols are associated with Cornwall, a region which has disputed constitutional status within the United Kingdom (confer the Constitutional status of Cornwall). Saint Piran's Flag, a white cross on a black background is often seen in Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall shield of 15 gold bezants on a black field is also used. Because of these two symbols black, white and gold are considered colours symbolic of Cornwall.

Saint Piran's Flag is the flag of Cornwall. It was first described as the Standard of Cornwall in 1838.[1] It has since been used by Cornish people as a symbol of identity.[2]