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- Find creative ways to display your family lineage and history - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Mark WhiteAn 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 are looking for creative ways to ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - I can’t find a Coat of Arms for my Family? Why not? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Mark WhiteOne thing that surprises many people when they search for their family coat of arms is that they may not actually have one. While we would all like to think that there is a crest or coat of arms that our family had the right to bear in the past, the fact is that only a select group of ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - An introduction to Family crest rings - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark WhiteJewelry has been utilized for more than one intention since its conception. Firstly, jewelry is beautiful. Whether it is a necklace, bracelet, ring or some other adornment, jewelry is, first of all, designed to improve the appearance of any person. But there is also another very important task ...
Views: 779 - Choosing Wedding Gifts that Honor a Family’s Lineage - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Mark WhiteIf 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 show the linking of two families while ...
Views: 689 - Embroidered Coats of Arms - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Mark WhiteCoats of arms were utilised for even more than simply identification around the battlefield. Within one hundred years the coat of arms was highly popular with the gentry and used through the continent. It's during this height in popularity of the coat of arms where we start seeing them in more ...
Views: 983 - Family Crest Rings will always be a great way to show family pride - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Mark WhiteJewelry have been a significant part of self-adornment for centuries. It isn’t surprising that family crest rings were adopted not so long after the family crest came to exist. There are actually as numerous different family crest rings because there are family crests. They were also ...
Views: 1261 - Gift ideas that show your family pride - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mark WhiteFinding 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 straightforward as it seems. A family crest or a ...
Views: 681 - Heraldry is an important aspect of family heritage as well as all around us today - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Mark WhiteOn the battlefield and through ceremonies weren’t truly the only times when coats of arms, family shields and family crests were displayed. They played an integral part of day to day life throughout the middle ages and beyond. Many everyday items and works of art had integrated heraldry. Let’s ...
Views: 791 - How to research your family tree and find your own coat of arms - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Mark WhiteFinding 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 interesting or entertaining story ...
Views: 722 - How to search for an ancestor’s coat of arms - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Mark WhiteIn the past, a coat of arms was not useable by all members of a particular family. Instead, they were awarded to a specific member of a family. If there was a coat of arms that was used by more than one member of a family there were usually different images that would show the birth ranks or ...
Views: 859 - How to understand a family coat of arms - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Mark WhiteWhile 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 to country, learning more about the ...
Views: 882 - How you can show pride in your family’s ancestral roots - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mark WhiteAn increasing number of individuals are beginning to research their family roots. There are websites that you can use to find out where your ancestors came from as well as societies that are dedicated to helping members discover what their ancestors were up to. One piece of information that many ...
Views: 1605 - Methods you can use to find an ancestor’s coat of arms - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Mark WhiteYou may be surprised to learn that a crest or coat of arms was often used by a specific person instead of all of the members of a particular family. There may have been a common root crest or coat of arms but this was usually personalized with different images so that it was possible to tell ...
Views: 779 - Religious coats of arms- what doReligious coats of arms- what do they mean? they mean? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Mark WhiteIt may surprise some people to learn that religious institutions such as churches and members of the clergy have their own coat of arms. Some can be quite ornate and are very rich in meaning. The colors on the coat of arms as well as the charges (the items that appear on the shield) may have ...
Views: 1592 - The evolution of a family coat of arms - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Mark WhiteThe changes that a coat of arms or crest goes through from generation to generation can make for an entertaining story. If you are fortunate enough to have a family history that allows you to trace your family’s coat of arms from generation to generation you may find that it is quite different ...
Views: 937 - The historical importance of seals and family crests - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Mark WhiteWhile many people think that family crests are simply a way of paying homage to their roots, the fact is that in the Middle Ages, both seals and coats of arms played a critical role in society. In fact, in some areas it was a criminal offense to use a coat of arms if you were not entitled to use ...
Views: 780 - The origins with the Family Seal Ring - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Mark WhiteAre you aware that seal rings predate medieval times? A long time before coats of arms were in either personal or familial use, seal rings were being made and used across vast areas of Europe and also the Mediterranean. Since times of ancient Rome seal rings have already been used not merely to ...
Views: 2061 - What to consider when giving gifts that show your family pride - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Mark WhiteOnce you have started looking into your family history it is only natural that you would want to give gifts that show your family pride. You may want to give items to people who are joining your family or to people who are also interested in where the family has come from and the accomplishments ...
Views: 744 - What to look for when buying a coat of arms plaque - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Mark WhiteMany people look for ways to display their family’s coat of arms. One of the most popular ways to do this is with a plaque. These generally feature a wooden background with a reproduction of your family’s crest or coat of arms on the front. If you want to make sure that your plaque is as high ...
Views: 736 - What you need to consider when researching your family’s coat of arms - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Mark WhiteIf you are researching your family’s coat of arms you may think that it is as simple as looking on a website and choosing the crest or coat of arms that is connected with your last name. This is one way that you can go about it but it may not actually give you the proper crest or coat of arms ...
Views: 790 - Why are there animals on my coat of arms? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Mark WhiteWhen many people look at their family’s crest or coat of arms they may be surprised to see that there are birds or animals used in the design. These animals may appear on the shield portion itself or may be placed on either side of the shield and look as if they are holding it up. The animals ...
Views: 1165 - Why Genealogy and Family Crests continue to be popular throughout the years - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Mark WhiteAlthough many people seem to be abandoning family traditions, research into family histories and their display continue to be popular pastimes for many people. Because of this, companies are offering a range of services including looking into family roots for people and using that information in ...
Views: 593 - Why it is important to research a family coat of arms carefully - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Mark WhiteIf 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 usually occurred between a father and his ...
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