For information, the London College of Arms, (www.college-of-arms.gov.uk), under Frequently Asked Questions, informs as follows;

Q. Do coats of arms belong to surnames?

A. No. There is no such thing as a 'coat of arms for a surname'. Many people of the same surname will often be entitled to completely different coats of arms, and many of that surname will be entitled to no coat of arms. Coats of arms belong to individuals. For any person to have a right to a coat of arms they must either have had it granted to them or be descended in the legitimate male line from a person to whom arms were granted or confirmed in the past.

Q. What is a crest?

A. It is a popular misconception that the word 'crest' describes a whole coat of arms or any heraldic device. It does not. A crest is a specific part of a full achievement of arms: the three-dimensional object placed on top of the helm.

A Bruton coat of arms and family history purchased by Wellesley Bruton

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Please note that Copyright in this image resides with COAFA DESIGNS 1992: 4 Freezingham Cottages, Rolvenden Layne, Kent, TN17 4PT: Tel : 0580 241724

Please note that Copyright in this image resides with COAFA DESIGNS 1992: 4 Freezingham Cottages, Rolvenden Layne, Kent, TN17 4PT: Tel : 0580 241724

Please note that Copyright in this image resides with COAFA DESIGNS 1992: 4 Freezingham Cottages, Rolvenden Layne, Kent, TN17 4PT: Tel : 0580 241724

A more creative effort by your friendly internet "family crest store"

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