It sure does look like a crow. That full-faced, single-headed version is strange. If it wasn't for the Austrian insignia, you might wonder. And what's with the hammer and sickle? What era is that one from? Older examples generally don't hold any sort of objects.
Also note the tails here and elsewhere. There is a tail - and feathers come off the tail. The VMs roots illustration just has the feathers as indicated above.
The erect feathers are an unusual feature, but color, as stated in the blazon, is also significant.
Also note the tails here and elsewhere. There is a tail - and feathers come off the tail. The VMs roots illustration just has the feathers as indicated above.
The erect feathers are an unusual feature, but color, as stated in the blazon, is also significant.