Cadet Shape Coat of Arms Plaque
The Cadet Model shield features two Coats of Arms beautifully hand painted onto copper and mounted onto either a mahogany or oak wooden base. We have one size for this shape. Crated by our local team of heraldic artists. Here is a similar sized double shield but with a different shape.
- Dimensions: 11.5" x 10.5"
- Materials: Copper, Gloss Paint, Mahogany/Oak Wood
- Comes with inverted bracket
- Suitable for wall hanging.
- Authentic Irish made craft
- All crests verified by the Irish genealogical society
As this product is individually crafted and hand painted, please allow up to 4-5 weeks for delivery.
The Use of Family Name Shields
Traditional coat of arms designs date back to the 12th century, where decorating defensive shields became a useful way of identifying knights in the heat of battle. These insignia were created by officials known as heralds, who also recorded and regulated armorial bearings. Their records were known as blazons. Typically a blazon has three components - arms (the 'flag' part of the image), crest (the design surrounding the flag), and the motto (which often originated as a war cry).
