A lion passant gardant Or, holding in the dexter paw a mill-rind sa

3 Files - Instant Download (Instant Download), "A lion passant gardant Or, holding in the dexter paw a mill-rind sa" SVG/PNG, 300 DPI, Transparent Background, Color and B&W

Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Dolphin
• Dolphine
• Turner
• Turnor
• Turnour

Crest Symbolism:

The crest depicts a lion in a passant gardant attitude, meaning it is walking with three paws on the ground while looking full-face at the viewer. In heraldry, the lion is the emblem of deathless courage, strength, and valour. This specific lion is blazoned Or (gold), signifying generosity and elevation of mind. It holds in its dexter (right) paw a mill-rind (fer-de-moline) colored sa (black/sable). The mill-rind is the iron clamp that supports a millstone; symbolically, it represents industry, the ability to bear heavy burdens, and mutual support within a community or family. The combination suggests a lineage that values both noble strength and industrious utility.

("Plate 6, Crest 7" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)