Family Coat of arms - Family Crests
Origins: In medieval times, a coat of arms would be granted to an individual. The individual passed down the coat of arms to family descendants, turning the coat of arms into a image that represents that family.
Warriors wore their family crest into battle to identify themselves so that they were not mistaken for the enemy. Also it was a symbol of how proud they were of who they were.
Often images used on a family's coat of arms represents that family's supposed characteristics. For examples, a stag symbolizes being skillful and political, and a Lion symbolizes endurance and courage.
Today these family coat of arms make wonderful gifts - they remind us of who we are and shows how proud we are of our family. Giving these as give is both a link to the past, and a link to the future - as they will be passed from generation to generation.
