It signifies rearing, but with the sinister hinder leg and the sinister fore leg lower than the two dexter legs respectively. The lion is rarely represented rearing with both its hind legs touching the ground and its fore legs even. A lion rampant, like all other animals, is always understood to be facing the dexter side of the shield. Positions on the shield have their own descriptors. In other words, the dexter side is the right side as you stand behind or the left as you look at the shield.
Hand symbolizes a pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice.
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