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Why it is important to research a family coat of arms carefully

If you are planning on displaying a family crest or coat of arms in your home you need to be careful of how you research it. If you came from an English or Scottish family the main coat of arms was transferred down through the family. This exchange usuall... Read >

My coat of arms has a cross on it. What does this mean?

Many people look at their family coat of arms and see that it is adorned by a cross. Crosses are a common theme that is repeated on many different coats of arms. While a cross often denotes that the bearer fought in the Crusades the exact type of cross ca... Read >

How to research your family tree and find your own coat of arms

Finding your family’s crest or coat of arms may seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. The search for your family’s crest can often be very entertaining as you discover colorful stories from your genealogical past. Even a coat of arms itself may have an... Read >

Gift ideas that show your family pride

Finding out as much about your heritage and family history can be fun and exciting. One thing that many people search for when they begin doing this research is which crest or coat of arms they can display or wear with pride. This is not always as straigh... Read >

How to understand a family coat of arms

While it can be fun to look at a family crest or coat of arms, it may not mean as much if you do not know what the different components mean. While the actual look of a seal or coat of arms may vary quite a bit from family to family or even from country t... Read >

How to display your family crest with pride

As interest in genealogy and family history becomes more common, it is no wonder that the level of interest in family crests or coats of arms is also increasing. While it can be enthralling to look at a certificate that shows your coat of arms and explain... Read >

The role of colors in a family crest

Many people look at a family crest or coat of arms and do not realize that each element has an individual meaning. The patterns, the shape and even the color of the different elements contribute to telling a story about the individual to whom the crest wa... Read >

The meaning behind shield patterns on coats of arms

If you are looking through a book of coats of arms or family crests you will notice that they all include a shield in their design. This harkens back to the fact that crests or coats of arms were first painted on the shields of knights so that the men who... Read >

Find creative ways to display your family lineage and history

An increasing number of people are researching their family history. Genealogy websites are becoming more and more popular and, as a result, a large number of people are finding out that they have a coat of arms in their background. These same individuals... Read >

Coats of Arms: Historic Symbols that are still Popular Today

While many family traditions and elements of history have fallen by the wayside, there is one practice that is still popular today. Many people are choosing to purchase and display a coat of arms or crest that was used to identify members of a particular ... Read >

Choosing Wedding Gifts that Honor a Family’s Lineage

If you have a family wedding coming up and you know that the couple is interested in their family heritage, giving a wedding gift that features the coat of arms or crest of the bride and the groom can be a fantastic idea. It is possible to find gifts that... Read >