@Gidde
Yes to both. They are probably crests or flags or something, but they aren't related to anything in particular. They might be house banners, nation flags, or just some personal heraldry.

@rpgmapmaker
Yeah, I see what you mean. I tried some different things, like a straight border, but I thought the drop shadow looked better. It is suppose to look like its a part of the crest, and not that the question mark is floating above the compass rose. Oh well, I like it as it is.