{"product_id":"lion-sejant-guardant-holding-an-escutcheon","title":"Lion Sejant Guardant Holding an Escutcheon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(3 Files - \u003cstrong\u003eInstant Download\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lion Sejant Guardant Holding an Escutcheon SVG\/PNG, 300 DPI, Transparent Background, Color and B\u0026amp;W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurnames Associated with this Crest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWyld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrest Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis crest features a lion, the king of beasts, depicted \u003cem\u003esejant guardant erect\u003c\/em\u003e (sitting upright while facing the viewer). In heraldry, the lion is the quintessential emblem of undying courage, strength, and valour. Its \u003cem\u003eguardant\u003c\/em\u003e gaze suggests vigilance and prudence. The lion holds between its paws an \u003cem\u003eescutcheon\u003c\/em\u003e (a small shield), representing defense and protection. The shield is charged with \u003cem\u003emartlets\u003c\/em\u003e, mythical birds depicted without feet. Martlets are traditionally associated with the fourth son in a family line but also symbolize those who subsist on wings of virtue and merit, often linked to pilgrims or Crusaders who had no land to rest upon. The \u003cem\u003eargent\u003c\/em\u003e (silver) background of the shield signifies peace and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Plate 8, Crest 7, Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbairn’s Crests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47417926975540,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/8.7.png?v=1768066817","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/lion-sejant-guardant-holding-an-escutcheon","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}