Here is an interesting site for those who are into heraldry. <A HREF="http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/">College of Arms</A> http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/ The crest is the design on top of the shield which depicts the arms. Also, just because a surname as a listed coat of arms, doesn't mean that coat of arms belongs to that surname. Coat of arms are specific to one person. Have fun with that site...it has loads of info. You might want to check out Cyndi's LInks for Heraldry also.http://www.cyndislist.com/heraldry.htm#General joy