A lion sejant argent, holding in the paws a broken tilting-spear of the same

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Bolbeck
• Bolebec
• Bolebeck
• Butt
• Drayner
• Halton

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion described as "sejant," or sitting, which is a heraldic posture often associated with counsel and watchfulness, though the lion itself universally symbolizes dauntless courage, bravery, and strength. The lion is tinctured argent (silver or white), a color traditionally representing peace and sincerity. In its paws, the lion holds a broken tilting-spear. The broken spear is a potent martial symbol; it can represent a military achievement—implying the weapon was broken in the heat of a tournament or battle—or it can symbolize the restoration of peace and the laying down of arms.

(Plate 8 and Crest 11 Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)