A lion sejant affrontée, holding in each fore-paw a dagger proper

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Dobbs

Crest Symbolism:

This crest depicts a lion in a sejant (sitting) position, facing affrontée (directly forward) toward the viewer. The lion is the preeminent symbol in heraldry, representing dauntless courage, strength, and majesty. By sitting facing forward, the beast suggests a posture of counsel and authority, yet remains alert. In its forepaws, it firmly grips two daggers. The dagger is a traditional emblem of justice, military honor, and the willingness to fight for a righteous cause. The combination of the regal lion with the dual weapons signifies a bearer who is deliberative in judgment but fiercely prepared to defend their honor and kin with force if necessary.

("Plate 7, Crest 1" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)