Shield and Crest

The finest collection of heraldry information and resources available online, including the origin of names. To discover the meaning of any symbol on your family coat-of-arms, visit the resources tab.

The finest collection of heraldry information and resources available online, including the origin of names. To discover the meaning of any symbol on your family coat-of-arms, visit the resources tab.

In-depth research completed on every family coat-of-arms via database and reference books, based on origin of name

- Over 30 years translation experience accurately bringing family coat-of-arms from the page to paintbrush

- A full reference library of heraldic texts for all nationalities, with original editions dating back to 1889

- Fluent in all heraldry terms, with proficiency in written Latin, Irish, Spanish and Portuguese

- Available to interpret the colors and symbols on your coat-of-arms and family crest for its true meaning

With a lifetime of experience in translating written blazonry to its visual form, and mastery of several languages, we guarantee your family crest will be painted as history recorded.