Coats of Arms are available as a print (framed or unframed), a digital image sent attached to an email, hand painted onto a hardwood shield, or glazed onto a bone china pint sized tankard, a coffee mug, or a plate.
There are several prints available: a single coat of arms (A4 size); double coats of arms (A3 size), one for the husband’s surname and the second for the wife’s maiden name – a popular anniversary or wedding gift (we can add the date of the wedding); and there is a family history version with spaces for you to add the names of your ancestors.
We also offer a Surname History print which includes an image of your coat of arms and approximately 1800 words about the origins of the name. A great gift for that hard-to-please man or a great keepsake for your family.
What Are Coats Of Arms?
Also known as Family Crests, Coats of Arms first appeared when noblemen went into battle protected by suits of armour. Each nobleman took with him his own group of men who fought along side their leader. But once inside the suit of armour it was often impossible to recognise who was inside, so noblemen started to decorate their shields and to wear a decorated cloth garment on the top half of their armour. The latter was called a surcoat and the name morphed into the term ‘coat of arms’.
Technically the decoration on the shield is called the ‘coat of arms’ and the part on top of the helmet is the ‘family crest’ (if there is one). The whole thing is called an ‘achievement’, but most people refer to the achievement as a family crest or a coat of arms.
Is My Coat Of Arms Genuine?
Yes. We don’t do the research; instead we are UK agents for the largest firm in the world undertaking heraldic research. The company have been undertaking this research for more than 40 years during which they have accumulated a large database of family crests and surname histories. Research is ongoing and new names are added each year.
There is a list of some of the documents used in this research on the site.
Is The Image Copyrighted?
The ones we sell are not. They are several hundred years old and any copyright will have expired many years ago. It is possible for someone to have their arms created for them by the College of Arms in London – it’s expensive! Those arms can not be copied.
More Testimonials..
Thank you that is very kind. do you have a place i could give you feedback for your lovely service?
Helen M
I am very happy with my framed print. Thank you very much. My Dad will love it. Fast delivery aswell!!
Kristina McL
Just wanted to say thanks so much for the lovely ‘Davies’ history and coat of arms, i am really really happy with how nice it looks and so pleased it arrived in time for father’s day for my partner from the kids.
will deffo be back for more.
cheryl
Many thanks Tony! You provide a wonderful service and I would certainly recommend you.
Kind regards,
Marilyn
Many thanks for my order. Your product, customer service and delivery are as commendable as usual
during all the years that I have been purchasing from you.
Best wishes Karen H
Hi, I couldn’t find a feedback area on your site so just wanted to email to say many thanks for the Coat of Arms print. It is fantastic and will make a fab present.
Regards,
Ali B
hi, received my coats of arms framed print………most impressed by service and quality.
Stephen W
Dear Tony
Just wanted to say a big thank you for my order which I received today. I have had a few bad experiences recently with ordering gifts online so I was a little sceptical! However I am so delighted with my purchase I am going to order another one today (different names obviously!)
Thanks again.
Tara
Thank you for your prompt delivery of my order. I am extremely pleased with it and it will make a lovely Christmas present for my father. I will look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Thanks once again,
Mrs M J M
thank you very much I have received it and I am very pleased with it. A great christmas gift.
Kind regards Lucy
Item received Friday. Thanks for excellent service.
khr
Hi Tony
Thanks for all your help with this. The cups arrived safe and sound this morning (Saturday) a really excellent
service all round …. We are really pleased with them.
Best wishes
Hedley S
Many thanks. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it today as I thought
delivery would be a week or so. Excellent service, thank you.
Simon H
Hi, I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you very much for
the frame you sent me special delievery. My dad was over the moon with it.
Thank you for all your help.
Kind regards
Helen
Dear Tony
Absolutely thrilled with my order – have given it as a wedding present, really great service thank you!
caroline
Recieved the plate today. Would like to say a big thank you! It looks amazing, great quality and super fast delivery! Thanks very much.
Jenny R
Thank you so much the coat of arms plate arrived as promised and is superb and will make a lovely
gift for my son and his new wife that they will treasure forever Again my thanks Terry B
