I should think they are lions - some heraldic reference to Castile and León, the two historic kingdoms represented by a castle and a lion that are so important in Spanish history.
--Previous Message-- : I stumbled upon this image where Queen Isabel : II of Spain, during her exile, wears one : curious gold (i asume) tiara with towers ans : horses as ornament. : : Does anyone knows this piece? : : :
on June 24, 2014, 7:04 pm, in reply to "