Shield & Map Set

Family Coat of Arms Shield – Individually custom hand painted by a professional artist.

In battle, a knight dressed in armor from head to toe was barely recognizable to either friend or foe, so a new method of identification became necessary. The result was special markings painted on the knight’s shield and on the coat worn over his armor. So, we see that Heraldry began as the mark of the warrior!

Knights in medieval times actually used shields as weapons. Shields were designed as both vehicles of defense and to attack with the addition of a sharp iron or bronze spike protruding from the center.

Our bespoke Family Shield is custom hand crafted and painted in Toledo, Spain . It is an ornamental triangular shield made of steel, converging into a point at the top. The frame is ornamented with brass.

A riveted brass plated sheet with a copper knight sits in the center, individually hand painted to depict your family coat of arms.

This beautiful Shield Set is accompanied by a framed family name history and a full detailed explanation of your family coat of arms.

Your family name history includes your family’s country of origin, the meaning of your name, and a wealth of fascinating historical records.

All family histories are certified with a Seal of Authenticity.

Included in this package is an old-world map of your family’s country of origin. An impressive visual display from whence you came, the place your forefathers proudly called home and fought to defend centuries ago!