Plate Number and Description The crest on Plate 8, Image 3 (Pl. 8. cr. 3.) is described as a human heart, sometimes charged with a rose.
Surnames Associated with this Crest
- Burne (England)
- Gray (Dingwall)
- Harte (England)
- Pembrooke (England)
- Rigge (England)
Symbolism of the Crest Human Heart: In heraldry, the heart is historically known as the symbol of sincerity, truth, and charity. It represents a person of sincerity who speaks the truth and is often associated with affection and loyalty. Rose: When the heart is charged with a rose, it incorporates the symbolism of the flower, representing beauty, grace, and hope, suggesting that the sincerity of the bearer brings forth these virtues.
General Symbolic Meaning The image of the heart, particularly when adorned with a rose, suggests a lineage or individual character defined by deep emotional integrity and benevolence. It implies a nature that is not only truthful and charitable but also cultivates grace and beauty through honest actions. It is a crest of passion, loyalty, and moral clarity.