Metaxas - Coat of Arms, Crest & History 3 Print Combo - Greek Surname Origin

Family heirlooms for all generations! These prints are ready to be framed and displayed proudly in your entrance way, family room or den, and will be the center of attention of relatives and friends alike.

The Three Print Combo, which includes an 11x17 inch print with history, an 8.5x11 inch print with history, and an 8.5x11 inch print with the coat of arms image only, is our most popular product for a reason. All of our prints include beautiful high-quality digital renderings based on accurate historical records.

Each print is specific to the Surname and Country of Origin, and the coat of arms used is the earliest associated with a bearer of the surname. The prints include the origin of the surname, an etymology of the surname meaning, and some of the history associated with the name, including notable bearers and early records.

The 11x17 inch Coat of Arms & History Print is suitable for framing and contains a carefully rendered coat of arms image, history of the name, and a seal of authenticity with ribbon. The 8.5x11 inch Coat of Arms & History Print is also suitable for framing and contains a carefully rendered coat of arms image and history of the name, but does not include a seal.

Heraldry, in its broad meaning, traditionally had to do with the functions of a herald. It arose almost spontaneously in Medieval Europe around the 12th Century, coinciding with the development of armor and the time of the crusades. This resulted in distinctive insignia being painted on the knight's shield and embroidered on his surcoat, which was the only means by which the warrior could be identified.

Heraldry is a discipline relating to the design, display, and study of armorial bearings, as well as related disciplines like vexillology and the study of ceremony, rank, and pedigree. The achievement, or armorial bearings, usually includes a coat of arms on a shield, helmet and crest, together with any accompanying devices, such as supporters, badges, heraldic banners, and mottos.

Customization options for our products include the choice of a standard gold seal, wax seal, or no seal on the 11x17 inch Coat of Arms with History Print, as well as the choice of a red "Gules" ribbon or a black "Sable" ribbon. You can also choose to have the text lay over the top of a watermark or have it wrap around the watermark. Additionally, we offer various border options, such as vines, helm and shield, sword, helm and shield, and more.

Unique Origins is a home-based small business out of the Midwest run by a husband and wife team. We have been creating beautiful handmade prints since 2008, and we continually strive to improve both the quality and breadth of our product line. We hand cut each piece of ribbon, hand press each seal of authenticity, and assemble and stretch our own canvas products.

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