The crest on Plate 9, Image 9 (Pl. 9. cr. 9.) is described primarily as a spur (often with leathers and buckle).
Surnames:
- Abbis (Norfolk)
- Abbiss
- Abis (Norfolk)
- Abys (Derbyshire)
- Harrower (Inzievar)
- Harrower (England)
- Johnston (Corehead, or Lochhouse)
- Wollacombe Of Devonshire (England)
Symbolism
Spur: The spur is a symbol of readiness, preparedness for active service, and knighthood (chivalry); it implies a nature that is quick to action (“spurring on”) and eager to press forward in honorable pursuits.
General Symbolic Meanings
The dominant imagery of the spur in this grouping suggests a lineage characterized by alertness and a readiness to engage in duty or battle at a moment’s notice. It evokes the spirit of the chevalier—mounted, equipped, and prepared for the “spur of the moment.”