U.S. Heraldic Registry
Registration of contemporary and historical American heraldry
Samuel Downing Glascock
Registration number 20141212A
This certifies that the heraldic arms of Samuel Downing Glascock are registered as an original design and described by the blazon below
Arms: Ermine a chevron between three cocks Azure.
Crest: A cock Sable
Mantling: Azure doubled Argent
Motto: Genus Magnum (One Great Family)
Glascock
Rationale
The cocks are representative of ferocious fighters of which the Glascocks were in the numerous battles from the American Revolution & the War of 1812 to the War on Terror.
The demi-rampant rooster/cock Sable also represents this ideal.
The last half of the surname Glascock is said to have come from the cock/rooster.
Note
This registration is in honor of Samuel Downing Glascock's 6th great grandfather, Thomas Glascock of London, England and Colonial Virginia, who came to America in 1643.
Registered by
Jerry A. McAfee
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