Lion Sejant Gardant Or Holding a Cross Formée Fitchée Azure Resting on a Pyramid Argent

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Brockas
• Brokas
• Christian
• Dee

Crest Symbolism:

The crest features a lion sejant gardant Or (gold), a classic heraldic symbol representing dauntless courage, strength, and valour. The "sejant" (sitting) posture implies counsel and deliberation, while "gardant" (facing the viewer) signifies prudence and watchfulness. The lion holds a cross forméo fitchée Azure (blue) in its dexter paw; the cross symbolizes Christian faith, while the specific "fitchée" (sharpened) bottom suggests a warrior's readiness to plant their faith or standard in any ground. The blue color denotes truth and loyalty. The lion's sinister paw rests upon a pyramid Argent (silver), an emblem of longevity, stability, and potentially signifying achievements in the East or monumental endurance. The motto "Hie labor" (Here is the work/This is the task) draped over the cross suggests a dedication to duty and the recognition of the effort required to achieve great things.

("Plate 8, Crest 12" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)