B30920-Hunter

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Name of the family:

Hunter

Blason:

Or, three hunting horns vert, garnished and stringed gu.

Crest(s):

A greyhound sejant ppr. gorged with an antique crown or.

Supporters:

Two greyhounds ppr. gorged with antique crowns or.

Motto:

Cursum perfido.

Info about the family:

Hunterston, co. Ayr; sometimes styled " of that Ilk, Prefectus Venatorum Regiorum in Cuninghame;" ancient arms as reverted to in 1865, by Robert Hunter, of Hunterston, heir of line of the family

Comment (Additional info):

At and prior to the commencement of the 17th century we find this family bearing, " Vert three dogs of chase argent, on a chief of the second three hunting horns of the first bandressit gules." The present Hunter of Hunterston submitted his claims to the Lord Lyon, who " ratified, maintained, and confirmed to him " the original arms, with crest, motto, and supporters as above detailed.

Page in the book:

520

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