Lion Sejant Supporting Shield with Bee Crest

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Brown
• Browne
• Goulding

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion sitting upright (sejant), a timeless heraldic symbol of dauntless courage, strength, and majesty. The lion supports an escutcheon (small shield) with its dexter paw, symbolizing defense and protection. Charged upon the silver (argent) shield is a bee in flight (volant). The bee is a powerful emblem of efficient industry, hard work, and good governance. The two black (sable) barrulets across the lion represent constancy. Combined, these elements suggest a lineage that values strength and protection achieved through sincere and industrious effort.

(Plate 8, Crest 1, Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)