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[tarps3]

It's not a cat or a lion - it's a griffin, which can be seen in a lot of English symbology. When the Ford crest was designed by L. David Ash in 1949 for the '50 Ford, a little research was done into the heraldry of the Ford family, which traced its roots to England or Scotland. The original emblem used on the '50 Ford was constantly updated and stylized through the '50s and '60s.

Those into this topic can better describe the meaning of each of the components, such as the upward-pointing chevron, the round balls inside the chevron, the red/white/blue background and the gold griffins.

OK you Brits, time to contribute what you know.

That's some good info Alan.

As a fellow Architect, how are you weathering this economy?
My practice in central Oklahoma is still winning commissions but I definitely need some of my projects to come "off-hold".

Sorry guys - I know this has nothing to do with the original post.
I'm at the office right now and obviously not too busy to read some posts!

[GTE427]

Alan, thanks for that bit of history. I've seen the griffin on other Ford emblems but didn't know the origins or history behind it till now.

[tbird430]

That is interesting guys. I forgot it was a "Grifin", off the top of my head I was thinking simply of the Ford Crest.

[Dan Leavens]

Mr.Tast as always, thanks for your knowledge and solving the mystery of the griffin.