of the city of Coventry, and forms the heraldic crest of the Corbet family, feudal barons of Caus, of Caus Castle in Shropshire, powerful marcher lords. It was used in the 17th century by the Royal African Company, which led to its use on the guinea gold coin. The symbol of an elephant and castle has also been used in the Order of the Elephant, the highest order in Denmark, since 1693. Camel howdah In Persia, a camel howdah used to be a common means of transport. See also Mahout, the driver of an elephant Howdah pistols, large handguns used to defend howdahs from predators Persian war elephants References External links Elephants Animal-powered vehicles Animal equipment Elephants in India Camels Indian culture Hindi words and phrases Livestock de:Sänfte#Spezielle Sänften