make your own family crest /coat of arms?
Hi,
I am looking for a website that will help you create your own Coat of Arms. something with a shield and then you could maybe add shapes or animals and would then let me save or print it.
Not those websites that use your ancestry family name on T-shirts and mugs, but something that would help you create a coat of arms of your very own.
Thanks
If you live in the USA or continental Europe, you can create your own coat of arms. There are those who think all countries should submit to the British rules on arms, but they are just plain wrong. Countries like Switzerland have healthy heraldic traditions and people assume arms there.
If you want to create your own arms, then you need to read a book about heraldry. You need to know the basic rules about tincture, charges, and what not to do, such as use supporters or crowns since these signify rank.
I would suggest looking at the book list at the American Heraldry Society website, and reading their introduction to heraldry.
A good first book would be Slater, The Complete Book of Heraldry, London: Lorenz Books, 2002.
Another option is to contact the US Heraldic Registry or the American College of Heraldry and pay for design assistance.
Creating a coat of arms can take time, and there is much to consider. You want to involve family members and consider future generations. In your design you can tell a story, make a pun on your name, or represent something of import to the family. So, give yourself a few months for the design to take shape, then put it on your refrigerator and see if it still looks good after a month or two. Good luck!
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