Arms of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Arms of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Blazon
Quarterly, 1st and 4th Argent three lions rampant Gules, a chief Azure, 2nd and 3rd Ermine two pallets Azure overall three fusils conjoined in fess Or;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a viscount;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a viscount;
Symbolism
The first and fourth quarters are the traditional arms of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, in England. Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather assumed the Thomas surname of his maternal grandfather, as well as the use of the Thomas arms. The second and third quarters are based on arms used by Freeman families in County Northampton, England. The blue bands are likely a mark of difference to indicate that Lord Willingdon’s ancestors were younger sons.
Crest of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Blazon
A demi-lion Gules charged on the shoulder with an ermine spot Argent;
Symbolism
This is the traditional crest of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, with the ermine spot as a mark of difference for Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather.
Crest of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Blazon
A boar’s head proper issuant from an antique crown Azure;
Symbolism
This crest is based on the traditional one used by the Freeman families of County Northampton, where the boar emerges from a ducal coronet.
Motto of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Blazon
HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY;
Symbolism
This is the traditional motto of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place.
Supporters of Freeman Freeman-Thomas
Blazon
Two halberdiers armed in English armour of the 17th century each holding a halberd proper;
Symbolism
Not available.
