Unusual Crest - Renovate Animos
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:05 am
by dognose
Hi,
An unusual crest with the motto 'Renovate Animos' ('Renew your courage'):
Any thoughts appreciated.
Trev.
Re: Unusual Crest - Renovate Animos
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:23 pm
by nobilityhouse
That is an unusual crest, and nicely engraved. From the book British Crests by Alexander Deuchar, 1817; He lists this as belonging to
HAY of Balhousie, Scotland. It is blazoned: A demi-man having a cap on his head, Azure, and holding over his shoulder the yoke of a plough, Gules. Renovate animo is the motto. Kind regards.
Re: Unusual Crest - Renovate Animos
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:04 pm
by dognose
Hi Nobilityhouse,
Many thanks for the excellent information, it's very much appreciated.
Trev.