Napier Clan Crest
Crest Description: A dexter arm erect couped below the elbow Proper, grasping a crescent Argent
Napier Coats of Arms
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NAPIER of Merchiston
Argent, a saltire engrailed, cantoned of four roses, Gules, barbed, Vert.
NAPIER, Lord Napier of Merchistoun, baronet of Thirlestane
Quarterly; 1st and 4th, Argent, a saltire engrailed, cantoned of four roses, Gules, barbed, Vert (for Napier); 2nd and 3rd, Or, on a bend, Azure, a mullet pierced, between two crescents, of the field, within a double tressure, flory counterflory, of the second (for Scott of Thirlestane).
Arms of Col. Robert Milliken-Napier of Milliken
Quarterly, 1st and 4th Argent., a Saltire, engrailed gules, cantoned with four Roses, gules [Napier of Merchiston]; 2nd, Azure, a Lion rampant, argent., crowned, Or [Macdowall of Garthland]; 3rd, Argent, a fesse azure, voided of the field, between three demi-lions, crowned gules [Milliken], with the Badge of Nova Scotia surrounding the shield. Crests:- 1st, an arm grasping an eagle’s leg, ppr. [Napier]; 2nd, a demi-lion, rampant, gu., holding in his dexter fore paw a dagger or. Milliken; Supporters: – Two eagles with their wings closed, ppr. Mottoes: – Sans tache; Regarde bien.
Arms of Col. Robert Milliken-Napier of Milliken, Milliken House, Argyleshire
