On a chapeau Azure, turned up Ermine, a lion sejant gardant Argent

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Bourke
• Hanmer
• Roberts

Crest Symbolism:

This heraldic design features a silver lion in a sejant gardant posture—sitting with its forepaws on the ground while looking directly at the viewer—resting upon a Cap of Maintenance, or chapeau. The lion is the quintessential symbol of deathless courage, strength, and valor, while its silver (Argent) tincture traditionally represents peace and sincerity. The vigilant gardant gaze suggests a state of watchful defense. The chapeau, colored blue (Azure) to signify truth and loyalty and lined with the noble fur of Ermine, denotes high dignity and feudal authority. Together, the crest represents a noble authority maintained through sincere courage and vigilant loyalty.

(Plate 7 Crest 6 Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)