caption: The image shows a drawing of a coat of arms on a piece of paper, which is believed to be the first coat-of-arms of the German Empire. It features a shield with a lion rampant on the left side, a chevron pattern on the right side, and a crown at the top. The lion rampant is depicted with its wings spread wide and its head held high, while the crown is adorned with jewels. The shield is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, and the background of the paper is a deep blue.