0
"coats of arms" are usually granted only to a single person ... and NOT to an entire family or to a particular surname. Coats of arms are inheritable property, and they generally descend to male lineal descendents of the original arms grantee. So, you will know if you inherited a "coat of arms" ... because if you did, you'll already have it! The caveat to this paragraph is that "rules" and traditions regarding Coats of Arms vary from country to country. So, be certain to research the heraldry traditions of your ancestor's home country.
The family crest is typically a figure and generally a beast of some kind. It can be found "atop the helmet placed above the shield." Traditionally the crest has been used primarily by men. However, some queens of England or Britain have been treated with crests. In the early history of the family crest, its issuance was usually confined to people of rank, but later the crest was included in nearly every grant of arms.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does an ax mean on a coat of arms?
what an ax means in the coat of arms
What does the Polish coat of arms mean?
The coat of arms symbolizes freedom and peace.
What does Japan's coat of arms mean?
Japans coat of arms has no meaning it is a yellow flower thingy.
What does the Yukon Territories' coat of arms mean?
The coat of arms of the Yukon Territories include symbols for the province's mountains and its gold. There is an Alaskan malamute at the top of the coat of arms.
What does purple mean in a coat of arms?
In European Coats of Arms, purple is symbolic of royalty
What does an ax mean on a coat of arms?
what an ax means in the coat of arms
What does Kenya's coat of arms mean?
when was kenya´s coat of arms adopted
What does blue mean in a coat of arms?
Blue in a coat of arms means wisdom.
What does the Polish coat of arms mean?
The coat of arms symbolizes freedom and peace.
What does black mean in coat of arms?
black on a coat of arms means strength
How do you find your code of arms?
If you mean coat of arms, you will have to get invovled with geneology. Not every name has a coat of arms.
What does the snail mean on a coat of arms?
Snails represent deliberation and perseverance on Coat of Arms
What does Japan's coat of arms mean?
Japans coat of arms has no meaning it is a yellow flower thingy.
What does the Yukon Territories' coat of arms mean?
The coat of arms of the Yukon Territories include symbols for the province's mountains and its gold. There is an Alaskan malamute at the top of the coat of arms.
What does heraldry mean?
the study of coat of arms
What does the segovian flag mean?
coat of arms
What does India's coat of arms mean?
don't no
