Lion rampant sable, gorged with a double chain or, pendent therefrom a pheon argent, resting the sinister paw on an escutcheon of the second, charged with an eagle’s head erased azure

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Powell

Crest Symbolism:

This striking crest features a lion in the rampant position, the emblem of a fierce warrior, symbolizing dauntless courage, valor, and strength. The lion is coloured sable (black), which traditionally denotes constancy, wisdom, or sometimes grief. The animal is gorged (collared) with a double chain of gold (or), a metal representing generosity and elevation of the mind. Suspended from this chain is a pheon (heraldic arrowhead) in argent (silver), signifying dexterity, nimble wit, and a readiness for battle. The lion rests its sinister (left) paw upon a golden escutcheon (small shield), which is charged with an eagle's head in azure (blue). The eagle is the king of birds, representing strength, bravery, and keen intellect, while the blue color symbolizes loyalty and truth. The head is "erased," depicted with a jagged neck as if torn with strength, a common heraldic stylization.

("Plate 3, Crest 12" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)