The Silver (or White) medal on the crest represents
serenity and nobility. The red behind the gold leopard represents
fortitude and creative power. The gold color of the leopard represents
generosity, valor or perseverance. The leopard itself I'm told represents
service to the King. The Blue in the stripes represents loyalty and
splendor. The Ermine border represents dignity and nobility.
The motto on this one is "Facta non Verba"
- or "Deeds not words" According to Fairbairn's Crests of the
Families of Great Britain and Ireland, this motto is associated with
the surnames Deedes, De Rinzy, Lewis, Wilson and Yarde.
