Lion Rampant Sable Between Two Wings Argent

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Bain
• Baine
• Bidon
• Castleman
• Pierpont
• Pierrepoint
• Pierrepont

Crest Symbolism:

This crest depicts a lion rampant positioned between two large, elevated wings. The lion, colored Sable (black), stands erect on its hind leg with forelegs raised in a striking position, facing the dexter side. In heraldry, the lion is the emblem of dauntless courage, strength, and valor, while the color Sable signifies constancy, prudence, and sometimes grief. The flanking wings, blazoned Argent (silver or white), represent protection, speed, and high aspiration, with Argent denoting sincerity and peace. The composition rests upon a torse, or wreath of the colors, symbolizing the bond between the crest and the helmet.

("Plate 9, Crest 2" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)