At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat.
The Lowe Coat of Arms or Family Crest are usually depicted showing a wolf or wolf’s head or, in some instances, demi-griffins. In modern Coats of Arms like the ones shown above they are arranged diagonally across a shield shown in gold and black.
Older variations of the crest, like the ones below, make use of different coloration but maintain the image of the wolf or demi-griffin as the blazon.
