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JONES



English OriginsJones coat of arms - English

Coat of Arms: A silver shield with through black cornish choughs.


Crest: Two battle axes in saltire proper.


 
CHOUGH (Cornish): A species of crow with red legs, called "the king of crows and was betoken on one manifesting military stratagems to the great disadvantage of his enemies.  It is also said the Cornish Chough indicates one who is watchful for friends and kindred.

Welsh Origins

Coat of Arms: Blue with a silver lion
with blood dripping from a wound in its chest.
Crest: A lion rampant.

Motto: Heb dduw, heb ddim.
Motto Translated: Without God, without anything. 

Meaning of the LION in Heraldry
Jones Welsh coat of arms
The full mantle consists of the shield displaying the arms that was given to the person bearing this surname; a banner with surname; a helmet; and family crest [if known]. See a sample of full mantle by - at right. Normally the crest is displayed atop the helmet. To order a full mantle with coat of arms and family crest click here
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