Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt: a bearing derived from the classic mythology, in which the emblem is ascribed to Jupiter. In one instance it is only outlined or chased on the escutcheons. It is the crest of the families of CARNAGIE and HAWLEY.

Azure, Jupiter's thunderbolt or, shafted and winged argent--TOMYRIS.

Azure, a chevron between three escutcheons or, on each a thunderbolt chased--EDMONDS.

Azure, a sun between three thunderbolts winged and shafted or--STRICKSON, granted June 14, 1707.