The Meriwether Lewis Crest was taken from Captain Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition that so many of Camp Meriwethers traditions and history is based upon. So naturally a symbol was needed for the camp, and Chief Obie determined that the family crest of the famous explorer which the camp is named after would be appropriate.
The upper left quarter of the crest shows a sun smiling. This is known as a Sun in Splendor. It means that the family was happy and affluent in the community.
The lower left quarter of the crest shows three birds or what are known as martlets. These three martlets show that the holder of this crest was the fourth son in his family.
The upper right third shows two lions poised on their hind legs. This position is known as rampant. These lions represent that the family had great influence.
The middle right third shows an upside down "V" or what is known as a chevron with an additional three martlets. The significance of the part is that the fourth son, Meriwether Lewis, was in service to the King.
The lower right third shows a single lion in the rampant position. This part of the crest was reserved specifically for his mother's side of the family. It meant the Lewis family had great influence.
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