What creature is shown holding a flag on the Vauxhall emblem?

A griffin holding a flag appears on the Vauxhall emblem.

The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Vauxhall’s emblem connects the company to the heraldic arms of Falkes de Breauté, a medieval mercenary who owned land in the area of London where Vauxhall developed its name.

The badge has changed in detail over the decades, but the griffin has remained its central character. In many versions, the creature stands within a circular or shield-like frame and holds a banner or flag, creating a compact heraldic composition.

The symbol is not an ordinary eagle or lion. Those animals explain the griffin’s hybrid appearance, but the emblem’s named creature is the combined mythical figure. Vauxhall used the griffin on cars sold primarily in Britain and on related General Motors products in some markets.