A relatively simple crescent moon, usually positioned with the points up, mounted a circle and worn as a crown. Usually made of silver, it is a symbol worn by a High Priestess of a coven to indicate her rank and position.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...