| Coat of arms of Addington |
The blazon of the coat of arms of Addington
Arms Per pale erm. and ermines on a chevron five lozenges all counterchanged between three fleurs-de-lys or. Crest A cat-a-mountain sejant guardant ppr. bezantée, his dexter paw resting upon a shield az. charged with a mace erect, surmounted with a regal crown or, within a bordure engrailed arg. Supporters on either side a stag, the dexter ermines, the sinister erm., each attired and gorged with a chain, pendant therefrom a key, all or. Motto, Liberatas sub rege pio ('Liberty under a pious King')
| Variations in the Addington Coat of Arms | ||
| Arms | Bearer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Coat of Arms Pre 1804. c1690 |
The Addington coat of arms which was used before Henry Addington became Viscount Sidmouth in May 1804, and was original displayed in a basic form of a shield and armet helm without supporters or motto and dates to circa 1690. | |
| Henry Addington 1st Viscount Sidmouth 1757–1844 |
The blazon used by the Addington family and of the Addington Viscountcy. | |
| William Leonard Addington 1794–1864 |
Difference: Sinister Chief fleurs-de-lys Argent. Sinister Base Per pale fleurs-de-lys Argent. | |
| Charles Edward Addington 1876-1953 |
Difference: Sinister Argent. | |
| Major Derek Bucknell Addington 1912-2000 |
Difference: Sinister Chief fleurs-de-lys Or. Sinister Base Per pale fleurs-de-lys Or. | |
| Viscount Sidmouth Arms according to Burke's Peerage 107th p 3617 | Difference: Per Pale hermines and sable. | |
One of two original sketches from 1804 of the Addington coat of arms.