The arms are those of White and the original engraved coat, enclosed in a foliate scroll and brickwork cartouche, appears to have had the elaborate supporters, Earl's coronet and martial motifs added about 1816 with the creation of Richard White (1767-1851) as Viscount Bererhaven and Earl of Bantry. White succeeded his grandfather, also Richard, to extensive estates in Ireland and in recognition of his actions in repelling the French invasion at Bantry Bay in 1797, he was created in that year Baron Bantry. Other honors followed, culminating in an Earldom in 1816. He married in 1799 Margaret Anne, daughter of the 1st Earl of Listowel, who brought with her a fortune of L 30,000.