Lion Rampant Reguardant

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Jenkin
• Jenkins
• Jenkyns
• Jones
• Lloyd
• Morrice
• Morris
• Price

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion rampant reguardant. In heraldry, the lion is a timeless emblem of undying courage, strength, and noble valor, traditionally regarded as the king of beasts. The posture rampant—standing erect on one hind leg with forepaws raised—signifies a fierce readiness to strike and defend one's territory and kin. The term reguardant describes the lion looking backward over its shoulder; this unique position symbolizes circumspection, prudence, and a vigilant guard against danger from any direction. The beast stands upon a torse (or wreath), representing the twisted silk of the family colors that originally secured the crest to a knight's helmet.

("Plate 2, Crest 3" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)