The crest on Plate 6, Image 5 (Pl. 6. cr. 5.) is described as a dexter hand couped in fess, holding a sword in pale, on the point thereof a garland of laurel.
Surnames: 
- Cormick
- De Den (England)
- De Dena (England)
- Foule (Colinton)
- Foulis (Yorkshire)
- Ironside (England)
- Tipper (England)
Symbolism of the Crest
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Dexter Hand (in fess): The hand is the instrument of humanity, representing labor, justice, and sincerity. Positioned fessways (horizontally) and couped, it signifies a firm grasp and readiness to act.
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Sword (in pale): The sword is the emblem of military honor, power, and authority. Held in pale (upright), it indicates a readiness for battle and the defense of one’s rights.
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Garland of Laurel: The laurel is the ancient and enduring symbol of victory, triumph, and peace.
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Combination: The specific arrangement of the laurel wreath resting upon the point of the sword symbolizes “Victory achieved through arms” or peace secured by strength. It suggests that the bearer has won their honors through decisive action and courage.
General Symbolic Meanings This crest embodies the ideal of the “victorious warrior.” It suggests a lineage or individual who values strength not for its own sake, but as the necessary tool to achieve triumph and subsequent peace. It represents a balance between martial capability and the glory of successful enterprise, indicating a family history of defending their honor and succeeding in their endeavors against adversity.