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Find your family crest and coat of arms. Connect with your ancestors and own your piece of family history. Expertly researched.
The symbolism in the design of a family crest or coat of arms can tell you about your ancestors' achievements and status in society—a real testament to a family’s legacy. Here’s everything you need to know to understand, find, or create your family’s coat of arms.
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Free to view your coat of arms family crest, shield also known as a symbol, design, pattern, tartan, picture, template or tattoo. We display worldwide graphics with names of Irish, German, Scottish, Italian, Spanish, English, Scottish, Welsh, UK, Canada, Australia and America origin.
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A family crest can get confused with the coat of arms, so it’s good to know the difference, especially when researching your surname history. You’ll find the family crest is on top of the coat of arms and can include feathers, arrows, chains and lots more besides.
These symbols, known as a 'coat of arms' or 'family crest', served to identify the bearers amidst the tumult of the battlefield. Over time, they evolved into prestigious symbols of familial identity and social status.