Armorial Crest Collection

Verheye coat of arms, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Verheye coat of arms, 1750-1799. Perhaps made for Jacob Verheye, the great -grandfather of Jacob Verheye van Citters. Part of the Heraldic objects collection

The coat of arms of the de Witte family, after a diamond-shaped mourning board... 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
The coat of arms of the de Witte family, after a diamond-shaped mourning board with the initials I W on both sides of the shield and the year 1590, 1750-1799. Part of The Heraldic objects collection

The coat of arms of the Citters family, c. 1777. Creator: Anon
The coat of arms of the Citters family, c. 1777. One of a series donated by Jonkheer J. de Witte van Citters, The Hague, 1876. Part of the Heraldic objects collection

The coat of arms of Susanna van Collen (1692-1745), wife of Jacob Feitama, 1725-1774. Creator: Anon
The coat of arms of Susanna van Collen (1692-1745), wife of Jacob Feitama, 1725-1774. Part of the Heraldic objects collection

The coat of arms of Jacob Feitama II (1698-1774), 1725-1774. Creator: Anon
The coat of arms of Jacob Feitama II (1698-1774), 1725-1774. Part of the Heraldic objects collection

Pedigree with the coats of arms of the sixteen quarters of Jan van de Poll, 1700-1749. Creator: Anon
Pedigree with the coats of arms of the sixteen quarters of Jan van de Poll, 1700-1749. Jan van de Poll (1668-1745): Van de Poll, De Vroorde, Devil, Dommer, Van Gerwen, Van Maren, Van Warmond

Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, 1677-1679. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, 1677-1679. At the bottom right, the Maas from Maastricht to Wessem. At the top left the title in a cartouche surrounded by putti

Map of South Holland, c.1675. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of South Holland, c.1675. With the west above. Scale in Dutch and French miles. Warships in a naval battle on the North Sea, the mouths of the Haringvliet and the Maas

Family crest, possibly of the genus of Zaanen, 1600-1749. Creator: Anon
Family crest, possibly of the genus of Zaanen, 1600-1749

Coat of arms of Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1807. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1807

Coat of arms, 1665-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms, 1665-1699

Coat of arms of Ottone Eurico del Caretto, Marquis of Savona, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Ottone Eurico del Caretto, Marquis of Savona, 1650-1699

Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668

Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598

Coat of arms of Alessandro Farnese, governor of the Netherlands and Duke of Parma and... 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Alessandro Farnese, governor of the Netherlands and Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, 1650-1699

Coat of arms of Diderick van Waerdenborch and an empty coat of arms, 1656-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Diderick van Waerdenborch and an empty coat of arms, 1656-1699. With handwritten text with information about Van Waerdenborch

Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. With handwritten text concerning the departure of a fleet in 1623 towards South America

Design for the award winning coat of arms Salm-Reiferscheidt-Dyck, c.1735. Creator: Anon
Design for the award winning coat of arms Salm-Reiferscheidt-Dyck in an ornamental cartouche, c.1735

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Marriage Chest, Germany, Early to mid 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Marriage Chest, Germany, Early to mid 18th century

The Armorial Bearings of Major Hudson, c1930. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Armorial Bearings of Major Hudson, c1930. The coat of arms of Philip Herbert Cadoux-Hudson esquire, Major in the Hampshire Regiment

Armorial Bearings of the Durer Family, 1523, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Armorial Bearings of the Durer Family, 1523, (1906). The work is housed at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuernberg, Germany. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co

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An armorial crest is a symbol of nobility and heritage, representing the values and history of a family or individual. These intricate designs often feature shields, helmets, and other elements that reflect the lineage and achievements of those who bear them. Dating back to medieval times, armorial crests were used to identify knights in battle and signify their allegiance to a particular house or kingdom. Today, these symbols are still proudly displayed by families around the world as a reminder of their ancestry and traditions. Whether simple or elaborate, each armorial crest tells a unique story that connects past generations with present ones. Embracing this rich tradition can be a way to honor our roots and celebrate the legacy passed down through generations.