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The Crest consists of two mermaids
holding a shield with one
hand, an oar
and anchor with the other, representing the sea.
Beneath the shield is land, scattered with shells and seaweed, representing the Saltees. Above the shield is a crown with the
inscription M&A for Michael and Anne. To the left and
right of the inscription are six
jewels. On top of
the crown
is a cross.
In the centre of the cross is a red jewel.
These seven jewels represents Michael and Anne's children. The
jewel in the centre of the cross representing
the child which died at birth. These jewels are replaced by stars on the Saltees Flag.
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