Quote Originally Posted by yoippari
I'm not entirely sure what the "wrong way" is to take that. It seemed like an informative post just trying to pass along information. ... informative post trying to pass on information... Redundent but I'm sticking with it.

I just did a quick check and changed my serach from gibson (or gibbs) clan crest (or badge) to gibson crest and found something almost instantly.

http://www.allfamilycrests.com/g/gib...-of-arms.shtml
and
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/4crests/giclba.html

So what you are saying is the crest is the surname, a symbol or group of symbols at the top of a coat of arms where the coat of arms is the first name, or individual description? Is this at least close to the coat of arms (which I never really brought up) vs crest? or am I misinterpreting/assuming too much from what you said.
I was going to try to define crest myself, but the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada has a very nice definition on it's web site:

The term "crest" is commonly used to refer to an entire coat of arms, including the shield. This is incorrect, since the crest is only the object that is placed at the top of the design, above the shield. It represents an identifying device (often a figure or animal) that was worn on the helmet of a knight - it is usually shown in heraldic art as sitting on the top of a stylized helmet. It is sometimes shown by itself, without shield or helmet, as an identifying symbol - likely the reason for the common confusion about its meaning.

-- http://www.heraldry.ca/top_en/top_misconceptions.htm
In Scottish heraldry, the crest of the arms of the chief, circled by the buckle & strap, and with the clan slogan or motto, is the clansman's badge, which identifies the wearer as a supporter of said Chief and member of the clan.

For a full achievement of arms, see:

http://www.gg.ca/heraldry/cha-today_e.asp#components (The components of a coat-of-arms, from the Canadian Heraldic Authority)

Cheers,

Todd