Monday, 27 April 2026

Shropshire's Punning Heraldry - Bird

 Not exactly a first class pun but at least the arms show a connection to the surname. The arms of Bird of Westminster, descended from those of Salop.

Arms: Azure, a lion passant guardant ducally crowned Or between three turtle doves rising Argent each holding in his beak a trefoil slipped Or.

Crest: A ring-dove Proper resting its right claw on a rose Or.

Granted September 16th 1723 (Edmonson 3 - 581).




The arms of Bird of Westminster, descended from those of Salop.



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