Irish Family Crest and Coat of Arms Gifts

In our warrior past, we used the family coat of arms in battles. But these days, they make as unique family crest gifts for weddings and anniversaries.

A coat of arms is a piece of art that is used to represent a family. It is usually a shield with symbols on it that represent the family's history and values. The coat of arms is often passed down from generation to generation.

A coat of arms is comprised of five parts: the heraldic shield,motto, crest and wreath, supporters, and the helmet and mantling.

A family crest is a symbol that represents a family's origins and history. Family crests can be found on shields, coins, heraldry, and other family heirlooms. Many people choose to display their family crest in their homes as a way to connect with their past and heritage. There are a few ways to find your family crest. You can look through family records, talk to older relatives, or search online databases. Crests often include symbols that represent important aspects of a family's history, such as their occupation, coat of arms, or country of origin.

The coat of arms refers to all five components indicated above. The family crest is the small image that lies above the helmet of the coat of arms.

A heraldic shield is a component of a coat of arms, which is a visual design used to identify a person or family. The shield is often decorated with symbols and colors that represent the family's history and values. In some cases, the shield may also be surmounted by a crest or other elements.The shield signifies protection and defense.

Yes. Some of our customers want to have double heraldic shields and one family name might have a name of Irish origin, whilst the other might be English for example. In co-operation with our heraldic artists, we consult with the genealogical societies to ensure the correct coat of arms is sourced and used on your gift.

It takes 4-6 weeks to complete your family shield plaque. This is a standard time. All our plaques are made to order and our heraldic artist then sources the correct family crest, paints the shield and nails this to either mahogany or oak plaque. Order in advance to have yours on time.

The Ireland coat of arms is blazoned as a harp. It comprises of a gold harp with silver strings illustrated on a blue background. The harp has long been Irelands national emblem. This harp is also referred to in Gaelic as the cláirseach, or Gaelic harp.

If you wish to display your Irish name on a shield, you do not need to come to us with your family crest. Instead, we work with the genealogical society to to ensure that the family crest we hand paint for you is the correct family crest.