On a ducal coronet Or, a lion passant Gules

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Burgone
• Burgoyne
• Burroughs
• Condie
• Goodhard
• Goodhart
• Hames
• Hammes
• Haycock
• Howston
• Park
• Parke
• Wedgewood

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a lion of Gules (red) in a passant attitude, meaning it is depicted walking with the right forepaw raised, standing atop a ducal coronet of Or (gold). In heraldry, the lion is the quintessential emblem of deathless courage, strength, and valour. The "passant" stance specifically suggests resolution and steady forward progress. The color red signifies military strength, the warrior, and magnanimity. The lion stands upon a ducal coronet, sometimes called a "crest coronet." While derived from ducal regalia, in crests, it was often granted to those who had distinguished themselves in service or command, rather than strictly implying noble rank. The gold of the coronet represents generosity and elevation of the mind.

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