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 REES

Welsh Origins:

Coat of Arms: Silver with a chevron between three black ravens.

Crest: A black lion.

Motto: Spes melioris aevi.

Motto Translated: The hope of a better age.



French Origins:

Coat of Arms: Red shield with a gold carbuncle (resembling a rock with eight spokes), decorated with gold knobs and fleurs-de-lis at the tips of the spokes.

Crest: A gold ducal crown.

Motto: Gracieuseté de Ray

Motto Translated: The graciousness of Ray


Rees coat of arms

The Meaning of the LION in Heraldry
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
 sample coat of arms [full]
Sample Coat of Arms - Full
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