Reilly Family Coat of Arms - Heraldic Symbolism and History #2329727 (License: Personal Use)

This heraldic achievement features a green shield bearing two golden lions rampant supporting a dexter hand (palm forward) with five red drops-interpreted as symbols of martyrdom, fidelity, or covenant. Above, a silver helm with green-and-yellow mantling and a plume of feathers completes the traditional Irish Gaelic arms, associated with the Ó Raghallaigh (O’Reilly) sept of Breifne. The scroll banners read “The Ancient Arms of” and “REILLY,” emphasizing ancestral pride and continuity.

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