Lion Rampant Gorged with a Ducal Coronet Holding a Standard

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Cossen
• Cosson
• Dyce

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion rampant, a timeless heraldic symbol representing undying courage, nobility, and martial strength. The lion is depicted "gorged" with a ducal coronet around its neck, which often signifies loyalty, high dignity, or a connection to a ducal house, suggesting that the bearer's ferocity is tempered by noble discipline. In its forepaws, the lion firmly grasps a standard or banner, emblematic of military leadership and a rallying point in battle. The flag displays a bear's head erased and muzzled; the bear is a symbol of strength and cunning, often associated with the protection of one's kindred, while the muzzle suggests power under control or the subjugation of a fierce adversary.

("Plate 1, Crest 2" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)