My parents could not tell me much about our family crest or history, etc. Personally i feel no real attachment to my family crest as my parents migrated to Australia over 30 years ago.
The palm at the top is the 'Gummar', a Maltese Native plant. The Palm leaves at the bottom are of The Date Palm, which has been cultivated in Malta since Phoenician times. The tree is a symbol of antiquity and strength.
The Maltese cross was adapted by the Knights of the order of St John, while in Malta. A star depicted on a coat of arms symbolizes honor, achievement and hope. Stars with wavy points are emblems of God's goodness, or some other eminence that elevated the first bearer above the common people.
The lion has always held a high place in heraldry as the emblem of courage, and, hence, that of a valiant warrior. The lion, with such repute of its noble nature and having the position and title of king of the beasts, is naturally one of the most common heraldic symbols on the continent of Europe.
However... i do like cats... and the lion is a big cat after all. (thats about the only personal attachment i can form with my family crest)
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