Lion Passant Guardant Imperially Crowned

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Jones
• Lee
• Ogilvie
• Ogilvy
• Qualtrough

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion depicted in the "passant guardant" attitude, meaning it is shown walking with the right forepaw raised while its head is turned to face the observer. The lion, known as the king of beasts, is a classic emblem of undying courage, strength, and valor, and is regarded as the most noble of heraldic charges. Distinguished by an "imperial crown" (a crown with arches, distinct from the open ducal coronet), this symbol often denotes royal favor, sovereignty, or high authority. The lion stands upon a wreath, or torse, which represents the twisted band of silk used to secure the crest to a knight's helmet.

("Plate 4, Crest 6" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)