The crest on Plate 6, Image 10 (Pl. 6. cr. 10.) is described as a Martlet (or Swallow) standing, rising, or volant.
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Martlet / Swallow: The martlet is a stylized bird in heraldry, bearing a resemblance to a swallow or house martin, but traditionally depicted without feet (or with very short tufts of feathers in place of legs). This lack of feet symbolizes that the bearer has no land to rest on, often signifying a younger son (specifically the fourth son in cadency marks) who had to subsist on the wings of his virtue and merit rather than on inherited land. It represents swiftness, diligence, and one who is always on the wing, seeking knowledge or fortune.
General Symbolic Meanings The Martlet is a symbol of high aspiration and the necessity of making one’s own way in the world through effort and intelligence. Because it is depicted as always flying and never resting, it denotes a person of prompt readiness, intellectual curiosity, and one who rises above earthly concerns. When associated with specific colors like Sable (black), it can imply constancy and wisdom; when Gules (red), it may signify martial fortitude; and when Or (gold), it suggests generosity and elevation of mind.