The crest on Plate 8, Image 4 (Pl. 8. cr. 4.) is described as a dexter hand (or cubit arm) holding a star (or mullet/etoile), sometimes surmounted by a crescent.
Surnames: 
- Dundas (Duddingston)
- Dundas (Manor)
- Hawthorn (Scotland)
- Henderson (Fordell)
- Henderson (Scotland)
- Henderson (Scotland)
- Henrieson (Scotland)
- Shettow (England)
Symbolism Dexter Hand/Arm: The hand is the pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice; it is also the symbol of a person who is industrious and eager to perform their duty. Star (Mullet/Etoile): A star or mullet represents a celestial light, signifying divine quality, excellence, and a noble person; it represents a light shining in darkness, offering guidance, hope, and spiritual enlightenment. Crescent: Often associated with one who has been “enlightened and honored by the gracious aspect of his sovereign,” the crescent represents hope and the expectation of future glory or increase. Azure (Blue): This color symbolizes truth, loyalty, and strength.
General Symbolic Meaning The combination of the hand and the star suggests a family or individual guided by high ideals, divine providence, and a clear sense of direction. It implies that the bearer relies not just on their own strength (represented by the hand) but follows a higher guiding light (the star). The addition of the crescent in some variations reinforces the theme of hope and the expectation of increasing fortune or glory.