Traditional family crests stemmed from heraldic arms, also known as coat of arms or armorial bearings. Heraldic arms were common throughout Europe in the Middle Ages (the 1000 years between the 5th and the 16th century).
Historically heraldic arms were a design belonging to a particular person or group of people. These designs tended to be used by knights and noble men to identify them apart from enemy soldiers. In such traditions these coat of arms were passed from father to son or from wife to daughter.
Over time the use of such crests moved from the military to families, regions and other institutions such as educational institutions.
The crest you've been working on above is only the small version, medium and large versions are also possible, for a small fee.
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Pick one of 60 shields, pick one of 130 crests, pick one of 38 color schemes and pick 2 of millions of colors. Now you have one of thousands of different coat of arms possibilities. I tried to change up the styles of the crests here and there to give you a broader range of styles to pick from.
More features, icons, crests and so on will be added in the future, but it'll take some time to create and add them.
Enable draggables: By enabling this you can add as many crests as you'd like. You can then resize them with the enable dragging and resize them with enable resize.
Dragging pieces: You can drag pieces by clicking the 'enable dragging' button, this allows you to drag all crest pieces to any position you wish.
Resize pieces: You can resize pieces by clicking the 'enable resize' button, this allows you to resize all crest pieces.
To save the image simply click the 'turn to image' button at the bottom and the entire coat of arms will be converted into a single image, which will appear below the 'turn to image' button. Simply right click it and select save as to save it to your computer.
If this doesn't work, which happens in some browsers, you can take a screenshot of the editable coat of arms. On both windows and mac you can take a screenshot of just part of the screen as follows:
- Windows: Open the snipping tool (comes with windows vista, 7 and 8) and drag the crosshair across the generated coat of arms, you can now save the image with the same tool. If you have an older version you'll have to press 'alt'+ 'prt src' and then paste the image in paint or another program to edit out the rest of the screen.
- Mac: Press 'command' + 'shift' + '4' and then drag the crosshair across the generated coat of arms. Once you release the mouse button the image will automatically be saved to a folder (I assume the default pictures folder).
- Mobile devices: It really depends on the brand and type of device, so you'll probably have to Google it for your specific device.
It's also possible to save your coat of arms data locally. Simply click the "Save local" button to have the code create a text file with all the coat of arms code in it, then click on the download link to download it directly to your computer. Now you can use the "Choose file" field to upload your coat of arms data and use it in the future. This method makes sure there's no risk of losing all your data in case your browser data is wiped, for example, but it does mean keeping track of your downloaded file.
As mentioned, this tool is meant mostly as a source of inspiration, but the images can be used for non-commercial projects as well, as long as it isn't another coat of arms creator or other similar piece of work that uses the individual images. However, I cannot allow you to use the images for commercial projects without my permission, but feel free to contact me if you do want to use it commercially, we can probably work something out.
At the end of the day this site, which I put a lot of time into, is still a means to create an income for myself, so I do have to protect some assets.
A crest logo typically features an image or symbol in the center, surrounded by a decorative frame. The image in the center of the crest is usually significant to the institution or company that it represents. For example, many school crests feature images of lions or other animals that represent strength and courage.
Crest logos often feature rich, regal colors like gold, burgundy, and navy. However, you can use any colors that you feel represent your brand well. If you want your crest logo to really stand out, consider using contrasting colors for the elements within the crest.
The best fonts for a crest logo are classic serif fonts like Times New Roman or Garamond. These fonts convey a sense of sophistication and tradition, which is perfect for a crest logo. However, you can use any font that you feel represents your brand well.
The layout of your crest logo will depend on the number of elements within the crest. If your crest logo only features a few elements, a simple layout with the image in the center and the frame around it is usually best. If your crest logo has more elements, you may want to consider a more complex layout with the elements arranged in a symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern.
A memorable logo is one that is unique and recognizable. When designing your crest logo, be sure to choose an image or symbol that is significant to your brand and will be easily recognized by your target audience. Also, be sure to use colors and fonts that represent your brand well and will help your logo stand out from the competition.
When you download your logo from GraphicSprings, you will receive a ZIP file that contains high-resolution JPG and PNG files for both print and digital use. You can also request vector EPS and AI files for an additional fee.
Yes, you can use your crest logo on both print and digital materials. The high-resolution JPG and PNG files that you receive when you download your logo are perfect for use on both print and digital materials. You can also request vector EPS and AI files for an additional fee.
Yes, our team of designers can customize your crest logo to match your specific brand requirements. If you need help getting started, you can browse our library of crest logo templates for inspiration.
Yes, you can download your logo from GraphicSprings as soon as you complete the purchase process. Once you select a plan and make payment, you will be able to download your high-resolution JPG and PNG files immediately. You can also request vector EPS and AI files for an additional fee.
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Any clues about the maker, or the identity of the person/family for whom it was made, would be much appreciated. Also, as we might need to now get some extra insurance cover, any ideas of its approximate value?
A few more hits on the net then led me to Viscount Adam Duncan, 1st Earl of Camperdown & Baron of Lundie, who was the Admiral commanding the victorious British fleet at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797. This was a very important victory and he was subsequently given his titles and a yearly payment of 3000 pounds in gratitude. In his day he was almost as famous as the younger Lord Nelson became a decade or so later. One of the sites I then visited showed a representation of his crest, which appears to be a fairly close amalgamation of the two separate crests that are engraved onto the tea service. However, since Adam Duncan died in 1804 and his title passed to his son, it seems more likely that the service (dated 1805) may actually have been made for the 2nd Viscount Camperdown. The last member of the family died in the 1930s, so the service was probably acquired when Camperdown House and its contents were subsequently sold off.
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I've been an Alberta Girl Guide member for years. I found that every time I visited the Guide Store, there were rarely any new crests. That's when I had this bright idea back in 2004 to start an online patches store! Combining my graphic/web design career with my passion for Guiding naturally merged into creating fun activity embroidered badges. I became a patches maker and started this website in 2005: E-Patches & Crests.
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