The crest on Plate 11, Image 9 (Pl. 11. cr. 9.) is described primarily as an increscent and a decrescent moon (often affrontée/facing each other), though some variations associated with this plate number depict a man’s or savage’s head looking upward.
Surnames:
- Balliol
- Bayol (Scotland)
- Cor (Scotland)
- Meek (Scotland)
- Meik (Of Leidscassic)
- Renshaw (England)
Symbolism of the Crest Increscent and Decrescent Moons: The moon in heraldry signifies one who has been enlightened and honored by their sovereign. The combination of the Increscent (waxing) and Decrescent (waning) moons represents the cycle of life, the passage of time, and the balance of power. When placed Affrontée (facing each other), it often symbolizes concord, unity, or the coming together of two distinct forces. The crescent generally is associated with hope and great glory to come.
General Symbolic Meanings The celestial imagery of the moon in its various phases suggests a family that values guidance, hope, and spiritual or temporal enlightenment. The facing moons imply a desire for harmony and the understanding of natural cycles, indicating a lineage that endures through the waxing and waning of fortunes.