Coats of arms and family crests are rich with history, identity, and symbolism. What exactly do they represent? Often ...

On a coat of arms, the crest is found above the shield, usually on top of a helmet. The crest can be used alone as a symbol for the holder/family or a shortcut for the coat of arms.

After discovering that her ancestor had invented his own coat of arms in the 16th century, Mattie Kahn enlisted jeweler Briony Raymond to turn the family crest into a modern heirloom.

Crests hold more historical significance than you might think. In medieval countries with a monarchy, the king would bestow a family crest or coat of arms on higher-class families and his knights.

Following his installment as bishop, Toups’ personal coat of arms was adjoined to another that has long represented the Beaumont Diocese – what is known as “marshaling” in heraldic tradition.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will get a coat of arms on Sunday to coincide with her 58th birthday. The blue, red, gold and green crest features a boar taken from the crest of her father, Maj ...

Kate Middleton ‘s coat of arms not only reflected the Middleton family, but also her mother Carole’s maiden name. “A Coat of Arms has been created for The Duchess of Sussex.

A football club has unveiled its redesigned crest - the first new design in almost 20 years. Peterborough United Football ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to welcome 21 new cardinals at the solemn consistory on Dec. 7, each of the men receiving a red hat is set to arrive with a distinctive coat of arms and spiritual ...