Note the upside down half-moon in the center of the crest and on the shoulder of the stag at the top. This symbol represents that these arms belong to the "second son". It is not yet known whether this symbolizes Lord Sydney himself or whether it refers to his father, the 2nd son of Charles Townshend (Turnip Townshend). This symbol also occurs in the city of Sydney FLAG. One could read the both of these symbols together to mean that Lord Sydney was the second son (the main symbol) of the second son (the upper symbol). This would be interesting as it would indicate that Lord Sydney had an elder brother that is not yet known.

Also note the symbol on the shoulder of the lion (meaning unknown at this stage) and the "escallop shell" (not very clear) positioned on the shoulder of the supporting stag (Townshend symbol).

A third point worth mentioning is that the top stag is not in the "rampant" position - the front legs being straight. This is similar to the stag of the Prince Edward Island Townshends.

To the best of the Author's knowledge the diagonal gold and red sections are derived from the Vere family - a characteristic also present in the arms of the Marquess Townshend. [Symbols; Colour Or (Gold) = Generosity and elevation of the mind, Colour Gules (Red) = A warrior, brave and strong but generous and just (a martyr's colours), Mullet (Star) = represents divine quality from above.]