Virtute crest plate

[byblox]

Hello, could anyone help identify the family associated with this crest? Thank you.

[Kiltpin]

I have attached an image of the monogram, with each letter coloured differently. Each of the letters is stylistic  - that is to say that it should make a pleasing image, rather than being easy to read.
I think that the letters are -

Orange - The letter I (or maybe J, cut short to fit) 

Red - The letter W (note that the top has been closed, so it is possible that it is the letter B, turned on its side) 

Yellow - The letter S (but the central, horizontal section, is very fat) 

Blue - On its own it is no letter, but adding the central, horizontal section of the S makes it an A.  Or if it is upside down the letter V

So, I/J, W/B, S and A/V.   

This really puts us no further forward. Any one of those letters could be the first letter of the surname, except possibly V (if it is one). 

I think, a look in "Fairbairn's book of crests" would be useful. Find the crest and make a note of all the surnames. 

Do likewise with a Google search of "Family Mottoes". See if you can match the monogram, with the motto and the crest. 

Good Luck and Good Hunting 

Regards 

Chas

[byblox]

Thank you so much for the detailed answer, I could make out some letters but not all. I'll check the book you mention, it'll be interesting to see if I can find it.

[KGarrad]

Google is your friend here!

A few copies of Fairburn's on different websites.