Tufton Beamish (Royal Navy officer) explained

Rear-Admiral Tufton Percy Hamilton Beamish, CB, DL (26 July 1874 – 2 May 1951) was an English naval officer and Conservative Party politician. He married Margaret Simon in 1914. The couple had two daughters and one surviving son, Tufton Beamish, Baron Chelwood.

Tufton Beamish led a distinguished naval and political career. He was twice Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewes: from 1924 to 1931, and again from 1936 to 1945. His son Tufton succeeded him in at the 1945 general election and represented the seat until 1974.

Notes:Confirmed 3 June 1921 by George Dames Burtchaell, Athlone Pursuivant and Deputy Ulster King of Arms.[1]
Escutcheon:Argent a lion rampant between three trefoils slipped Gules.
Crest:On a wreath of the colours a demi-lion rampant Gules charged on the shoulder with a trefoil slipped Or.
Mantling:Gyles dobuled Argent.
Motto:Virtus Insignit Audentes

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  1. Web site: Grants and Confirmation of Arms Volume M . 45 . National Library of Ireland . 23 August 2022.