The crest on Plate 8, Image 5 (Pl. 8. cr. 5.) is described as a dexter hand (right hand) holding a hunting horn (or bugle horn), often specified as “sans strings” (without strings).
- Ballward (Scotland)
- Balvaird (That Ilk)
- Blaverhasset (England)
- Blaverhassett (England)
- Bryson (Craigton)
- Burn (Scotland)
- Forrester (Carden)
- Hacklet (Scotland)
- Hackluit (England)
- Limborne (England)
- Petit (England)
Symbolism of the Crest
Dexter Hand: The right hand is a pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice; it is the instrument of labor and defense, signifying a person who is industrious and ready to act. Hunting Horn (Bugle Horn): Traditionally associated with the chase and high pursuits, the horn symbolizes military readiness, the call to assembly, and a spirit of alertness. Sans Strings: When depicted without strings, it emphasizes the instrument’s utility and immediate function over ornamentation.
General Symbolic Meanings
The image of a hand grasping a hunting horn suggests a lineage characterized by readiness and vigilance. It implies a readiness to respond to the call of duty or the hunt at a moment’s notice. The accompanying mottos often associated with this crest, such as “Ever Ready” or “Non omnibus dormio” (I sleep not for all), reinforce this theme of alertness and preparation.