That coat of arms is very interesting, first of all I doubt very much that it is Masonic,it is a classic piece of heraldry. The shield ,or escutcheon is topped by a talbot ,or hunting dog, this was a symbol of watchfulfulness .The motto at the bottom confirms this ,Semper Vigilans ,in English, ever alert or Eternal Vigilance.
The chevron,sometimes mistaken for the Masonic square,mean that the holder of the arms had built something in the way of protection such as a castle and had accomplished some act of faithful service. The drops on the chevron and escutcheon were called guttees and the colour of them is of great significance.White indicates that they had endured a torrent of liquid ,perhaps in a sea battle. The red hand ,,usually seen today as a symbol of Ulster, in heraldry signifies a pledge of faith ,sincerity and justice. The lions rampant depict bravery in battle. So you have there a coat of arms that belonged to a noble who was loyal to monarch and had distinguished himself in battles. does it belong to the Brooke family?
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