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Townshend Coat-of-Arms
Strictly speaking coat-of-arms are not necessarily associated with a particular surname. Any person can have any coat-of-arms subject to the approval of the College of Arms in Britain. In general, descendants of an individual using an acknowledged coat-of-arms have the right to that coat-of-arms too.
In the case of the Townshend family it appears that the coat-of-arms can be traced to a common ancestor giving the right to all with the Townshend surname to use the original coat-of-arms of that ancestor.
SYMBOLS: The symbolic meanings of coat-of-arms is an issue of great debate. Here are a few of the generally accepted meanings of the symbols found in the Townshend coat-of-arms.
AZURE (colour blue);
Truth and and Loyalty.
STAG
(Male Deer);One who will not fight unless provoked. Symbol of peace and harmony. NB: a Hind (Female Deer) symbolizes peace and harmony.
ESCALLOP
(A scallope shell);Signifies a traveller to far away places. Also the symbol of a naval commander.
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Possibly the symbol denoting a connection with royalty.
MOTTOS: A Latin motto is usually associated with each coat-of-arms. Various Townshend mottos include the following:
Hæc Generi Incrementa Fides : (from Fairbairn's) "Faith has bestowed these honours on the family".
Droit et Avante (Lord Sydney) : meaning "Just and Forward".
Vince Malum Patientia (Trevallyn Townshends) : meaning "Patience Overcomes Evil".
SPECIFIC TOWNSHEND COAT-OF-ARMS:
TOWNSHEND
THOMAS TOWNSHEND
TOWNSHENDS
TOWNSHENDS
