We create each banner using historical records from our heraldic database of over one million surnames. This ensures that the design shown reflects the most historically accurate coat of arms associated with your name.

Made to order in the UK, this coat of arms wall art is printed on high-quality material and supplied ready to hang. It’s ideal for hallways, home offices, living rooms, and study areas — anywhere you want to celebrate your family story.

To make your banner even more personal, you can choose to add a custom message beneath the coat of arms. Whether it’s a surname, date, or motto, this optional touch transforms the piece into a truly special gift. It’s perfect for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retirements, or housewarmings.

This coat of arms wall art is a wonderful way to honour your ancestry. It also makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones who appreciate history, genealogy, or unique home décor.

Product Highlights
• Handmade coat of arms wall art banner
• Personalised with the earliest historic coat of arms for your surname
• Optional one-line custom message (e.g. “The Clark Family – Est. 1981”)
• Delivered ready to hang
• Ideal for hallways, living rooms, offices, or studies
• A meaningful gift that celebrates family heritage

Want to know what your coat of arms means?
👉 What Do The Coat of Arms Heraldic Symbols Mean?

📌 All designs are based on heraldic records connected to your surname, researched from trusted sources.

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A Stylish Tribute to Your Heritage

Raise a glass to your family history. Toast life’s most meaningful moments with these personalised wine glasses, a truly distinctive and thoughtful gift. Whether for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or simply celebrating your heritage, these beautifully engraved glasses offer a perfect blend of tradition, elegance, and personalisation.

Each 280ml Verona crystalite wine glass is expertly engraved with your chosen family crest, sourced from our extensive heraldic database. You can also add a personalised message — a birthdate, name, or short sentiment — creating a bespoke piece that’s as unique as your own story.

Modern Elegance Meets Timeless Craftsmanship

What makes these glasses truly stand out is their elegant wave-cut design, wrapping subtly around the bowl. This contemporary detail catches the light beautifully, adding visual texture and a touch of modern luxury to a classic shape. Whether in use or on display, the wave pattern makes a striking impression at any table setting.

Crafted from high-quality crystalite, these personalised wine glasses are not only beautiful but durable — made to be enjoyed and admired for years to come.

A Gift That Becomes a Family Heirloom

Packaged in a satin-lined gift box, these glasses are ready to present to someone special. Choose a single glass or a matching set. You can even personalise a pair with two different family crests — ideal for a couple, engagement gift, or as a celebration of two family names coming together.

These personalised wine glasses are the perfect keepsake for:

• Weddings and engagements

• Milestone birthdays or anniversaries

• Retirement and housewarming gifts

• Christmas and family gatherings

Key Features of the Personalised Wine Glasses:

• Stylish 280ml Verona wine glass

• Signature wave-cut design for a modern touch

• Engraved with your chosen family crest

• Optional personalised message (e.g. name, date, quote)

• Choose from individual glasses or sets

• Option to split sets with two different family crests

• Presented in a satin-lined gift box

• Dispatch in 5–7 working days

These glasses also pair beautifully with others in our Verona range, including champagne flutes, whisky tumblers and hi-ball glasses — perfect for building a full family heritage glassware set.

Honour Your Past in Every Toast

Celebrate your story with personalised wine glasses that are as meaningful as they are elegant. A gift of heritage, style, and connection — ready to be treasured for generations.

Read all about crystal in one of our blog posts.

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Discover the rich history of your surname with a personalised family crest shield. Each shield is carefully crafted from premium dark wood, offering a luxurious satin finish. This elegant touch enhances any home, adding both charm and sophistication. We print the vibrant family crest artwork directly onto the wood, ensuring a professional and long-lasting display. This expert craftsmanship highlights every intricate detail, making it truly striking.

With access to an extensive database of over one million surnames, you can easily find the earliest recorded family crest linked to your surname. The family crest shield prominently features your family crest at the top, with any available family motto displayed below. Whether you wish to celebrate your heritage or pass down family pride, this shield brings your legacy to life in a tangible way.

We fully customise each shield with your surname and any available family motto. Once crafted, the plaque arrives ready to hang, making it easy to incorporate into your home décor. The combination of timeless design and historical significance ensures the family crest shield becomes a conversation piece. It will leave a lasting impression and create cherished memories for years to come.

If you’re looking for a unique gift, this personalised family crest shield is the ideal choice. It’s perfect for family members, weddings, or proudly displaying in your own home. This meaningful, thoughtful gift will be treasured by generations.

Sizes

You can choose from several sizes to suit your space:

• Small Shield: 8″ x 6″
• Medium Shield: 9″ x 7″
• Large Shield: 10″ x 8″
• Extra Large Shield: 11.7″ x 8.3″

Celebrate your family’s rich history and create a lasting connection to your roots. A gift for yourself or a loved one that reflects a unique story, making it a treasured family heirloom for years to come.

See or full range of shields here.

Read all about the heraldry symbols to find out all about the hidden meanings within the coat of arms relating to your name.

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Your Coat of Arms Sword is a powerful symbol of your family’s history and identity. This handcrafted wooden display stand is designed to honour that significance by providing a stylish and secure way to display your sword horizontally on a desk, mantelpiece, or shelf.

Made in Italy by skilled artisans, the stand features a smooth varnished finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood, giving it a timeless and elegant appearance.

A distinctive feature of this stand is the small brass plaque engraved with “SEC XVIII” (18th Century), a nod to the historical period reflected in your sword’s design. This plaque is held in place with two small pins, allowing you to remove it easily if you prefer a simpler look.

For those who want a more understated style, we also offer a plain black finish option. Both finishes complement the coat of arms sword beautifully, allowing you to choose the display that best fits your personal taste and décor.

The stand comes in three parts that slot together quickly and securely, making assembly simple and hassle-free.

If you prefer a vertical display, don’t forget we also offer a metal wall mount designed exclusively for your Coat of Arms Sword, giving you versatile ways to honour your family heritage.

Displaying your sword prominently with this stand not only protects it but turns it into a striking centrepiece. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate your ancestry and spark conversations about your family’s unique story.

Key features:

• Handcrafted wooden stand with varnished or plain black finish

• Removable brass plaque engraved “SEC XVIII”

• Designed specifically for the Coat of Arms Sword

• Easy assembly with three-part slot-together design

• Perfect for desks, mantels, shelves, or cabinets

• Complements our metal wall mount option for display versatility

This stand transforms your sword into a cherished heirloom display that reflects your family’s legacy with pride.

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Your Coat of Arms Sword is more than just a decorative item – it’s a symbol of family, identity, and tradition. With our specially designed metal wall mount, you can turn this meaningful piece into a stunning feature in your home.

Crafted in a scissor-style design, this metal sword hanger grips the blade securely and invisibly, holding the sword flat against the wall. The result is a clean, minimalist display that focuses attention on the sword itself – not the mounting. It’s ideal for living rooms, studies, hallways, or heritage-themed interiors, and brings a sense of history and pride to any space.

Why display your sword?
Displaying your Coat of Arms Sword is a way of honouring your family name and story. Whether gifted or purchased for yourself, this sword is a lasting heirloom. Properly mounted, it becomes a conversation starter – a proud reminder of your roots, beautifully presented for all to see.

Key features:

• Scissor-style hanger holds the sword flat to the wall

• Invisible mount keeps focus on the sword, not the fitting

• Designed exclusively for use with our Coat of Arms Sword

• Easy to install and adjust

• A striking way to honour your family heritage

Please note:
This wall mount is made specifically for our Coat of Arms Sword and is not compatible with other styles.

Complete the Look:

Prefer to display your sword horizontally? Our Wooden Table Stand offers an elegant alternative for desks, shelves, or cabinets.

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A timeless gift featuring authentic medieval heraldry

Honour Your Heritage with Every Letter

Discover a truly unique and meaningful gift: a personalised letter opener adorned with the earliest known coat of arms linked to your surname. Expertly crafted and steeped in history, this silver-plated letter opener blends practical function with a proud celebration of ancestral identity.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or seeking the perfect present, this compact but elegant item makes an unforgettable keepsake.

Authentic Heraldry – Rich in History

Each coat of arms we use is based on the original, historically recorded design associated with the surname. These heraldic emblems have been carefully researched and authentically reproduced in full colour, ensuring they remain true to traditional heraldic standards.

With a surname database of over 1 million names, it’s easy to check availability. Simply use the search box at the top of every page to see your family’s historic arms and read a detailed heraldic description – all before you buy.

Crafted for Style and Practical Use

This stunning letter opener is crafted from high-quality silver plate, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Measuring 13.5 cm in length, it’s compact enough for everyday use, yet its presence makes a bold statement on any desk or writing table.

Designed to be both stylish and functional, it opens envelopes with ease while serving as a striking conversation piece. The vibrant coat of arms adds a regal touch that celebrates your family legacy every time it’s used.

The Perfect Personalised Gift

Looking for something thoughtful, personal, and unique? This coat of arms letter opener ticks all the boxes. Ideal for:

• Christmas and birthdays

• Weddings and anniversaries

• Graduations or retirements

• Corporate gifts or office displays

Unlike generic gifts, this one shows true care and imagination. It’s a conversation starter, a functional tool, and a symbol of pride – all in one affordable package.

Every time the recipient reaches for this letter opener, they’ll think of you and the meaningful connection shared through family history.

Why Choose This Letter Opener?

• ✔ Features the earliest historically recorded coat of arms

• ✔ Researched and rendered to true heraldic standards

• ✔ Made from elegant silver plate for a classic look

• ✔ Compact and practical at 13.5 cm

• ✔ Personalised from a database of over 1 million surnames

• ✔ A unique, affordable gift for any occasion

Celebrate heritage. Give with meaning.
Order your personalised coat of arms letter opener today and carry your family history into the future – one letter at a time.

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A bold and meaningful gift that blends style with tradition, a black coat of arms lighter.

Sleek, stylish and full of personal significance, this lighter is a striking gift for anyone who values their heritage. Finished in a matte black coating and engraved with precision, this refillable lighter is as practical as it is symbolic, making it perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift that lasts.

Celebrate your family name with a coat of arms design that brings together tradition, elegance and everyday usefulness in one compact accessory.

Engraved to Last – Designed to Impress

This is more than just a useful tool—it’s a deeply personal keepsake that honours centuries of family history. Your chosen coat of arms is expertly engraved on the front, showcasing the surname, shield, crest, and motto (if available). With room for a custom message on the back, you can truly make this gift one of a kind.

• Matte black finish: Stylish and modern with a classic twist

• Personalised engraving: Features your chosen coat of arms in fine detail

• Optional message on the back: Add a personal note or name

• Durable and refillable: Built to last for years of use

• Compact and practical: Ideal for pockets, drawers, or display

Please note: Lighter is shipped unfilled due to shipping regulations. Not suitable for international delivery.

A Unique Gift for Any Occasion

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or Father’s Day, this personalised black coat of arms lighter is a thoughtful way to mark a special moment. The engraved coat of arms not only adds a personal touch—it also invites the recipient to explore the hidden meanings and symbolism behind their family crest.

• Ideal for gifting to dads, grandads, partners or friends

• Perfect for milestone celebrations or keepsake collections

• A stylish alternative to traditional engraved gifts

Black Coat of Arms Lighter Details

• Dimensions: 5.5cm tall x 4.0cm wide

• Dispatch time: 5–7 working days

Whether you’re commemorating a special occasion or simply want a gift with real meaning, this personalised black lighter with coat of arms delivers style, substance and sentiment in one.

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