Plate Number and Description The crest on Plate 6, Crest 4 (Pl. 6. cr. 4.) is described as a hunting horn (or bugle horn), often depicted unstrung, garnished, or veruled (banded with metal).
Surnames Associated with this Crest
- Aigles (England)
- Amiel (England)
- Ankynsley (England)
- Bellingham (Hasington)
- De La Plisanch (England)
- Delaplaunch (England)
- Grentund (England)
- Hall (Scotland)
- Holding (Middlesex)
- Hull (England)
- Kyde (Craigie)
- Lawthian (Edinburgh) [
- Loudon (Scotland)
Symbolism of the Crest Hunting Horn (or Bugle Horn): The horn is a classic symbol of the chase, representing high pursuits and the privileges of the aristocracy and landed gentry. It signifies one who is high-spirited or a lover of the hunt. In a military context, the horn was used to rally troops, symbolizing leadership, authority, and the call to action. Unstrung: This variation (sans strings) often indicates a specific heraldic difference but retains the primary symbolism of the horn itself. Garnished / Veruled: This refers to the metal rings around the horn, often indicating wealth, status, or a specific office such as a forester or huntsman.
General Symbolic Meaning The combination of the hunting horn implies an ancestor who may have held an office related to the forest or the hunt, or one who possessed the authority to summon and command others. It blends the concepts of leisure and readiness, suggesting a lineage known for alertness, vigor, and the ability to lead when the “call” is sounded.