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Surnames Associated with this Crest:
Butcher
Creping
Crepping
Fleury
Mackay
Martin
Martine
Mulbery
Crest Symbolism:
This crest depicts a lion in a passant attitude, walking with natural coloring (proper), symbolizing dauntless courage, strength, and noble vigilance. In its raised right (dexter) paw, the lion holds a silver (argent) crescent. The crescent is traditionally associated with hope and "glory to come," often representing a family rising in prominence or signifying the line of a second son. Together, the imagery suggests a family or individual of brave character upholding high aspirations and hope for the future.
(Plate 5, Crest 6, Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)
