Coronet
Coronet (k?r"?-n?t) , noun
[Dim. of Old English corone crown; compare Old French coronete. See Crown, and compare Crownet, Cronet.]
1.
An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lower than sovereignty. The word is used by Shakespeare to denote also a kingly crown.
Without a star, a coronet, or garter.
The coronet of the Prince of Wales consist of a circlet of gold with four crosses pattée around the edge between as many fleurs-de-lis. The center crosses are connected by an arch which is surmounted by a globe or cross. The coronet of a British duke is adorned with strawberry leaves; that of a marquis has leaves with pearls interposed; that of an earl raises the pearls above the leaves; that of a viscount is surrounded with pearls only; that of a baron has only four pearls.
2.
(Farriery) The upper part of a horse's hoof, where the horn terminates in skin. — James White
3.
(Anc. Armor) The iron head of a tilting spear; a coronel. — Crose