{"product_id":"on-a-chapeau-a-lion-statant-gardant-ducally-gorged-the-tail-extended-all-proper","title":"On a chapeau, a lion statant gardant, ducally gorged, the tail extended, all proper","description":"\u003cp\u003e(3 Files - \u003cstrong\u003eInstant Download\u003c\/strong\u003e, On a chapeau, a lion statant gardant, ducally gorged, the tail extended, all proper 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\u003eDiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDibble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHemming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRavencroft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicklow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrest Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking crest features a lion, the traditional heraldic symbol of deathless courage, strength, and valour. The lion is depicted \"statant gardant,\" meaning it stands on all four legs with its head turned to face the viewer; this posture represents vigilance, prudent counsel, and a constant readiness to guard and protect. The beast stands upon a chapeau (also known as a cap of maintenance), a symbol of high dignity and feudal authority historically associated with generalship and governance. Distinctively, the lion is \"ducally gorged,\" wearing a duke's coronet around its neck rather than a plain collar, which signifies nobility and high favor. The extended tail further emphasizes the lion's alertness and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Plate 4, 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":47385356894260,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/4.7.png?v=1767492569","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/on-a-chapeau-a-lion-statant-gardant-ducally-gorged-the-tail-extended-all-proper","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}