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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.
Individual family coats of arms, family crests and family badges can be purchased and downloaded in WMF, PDF, AI, EPS and CDR vector formats and JPEG or PNG bitmap formats, by instant download, and at an affordable rate.
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.
Understanding Coats of Arms and Heraldic Symbols. Coats of arms are captivating visual representations that have stood the test of time, bearing witness to the grandeur and uniqueness of families, organizations, and individuals.
Learn about the history of the Coat of Arms and what each part represents, from the shield, the crest, the wreath, the helmet, the mantling, and more!
A family crest is a part of a coat of arms, usually found above the helmet, and is often depicted by a lion, eagle, or another symbol. A coat of arms is a decoration that knights often bore on their shields and as part of their ensemble.
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.
Here at Heraldry & Crests, you can find an A-Z collection of coat of arm symbols and their meanings on family crests and coat of arms.
A coat of arms has a shield, crest, and motto. The crest is above the shield (usually on top of a helmet), and the motto shows at the bottom of the shield or above the crest. A coat of arms was granted to a man and his heirs down through time, or was granted to only one person during his life time. Many people today do not have an officially ...