Rudimentary Guide to Heraldic Elements
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YOUR FULLY CUSTOMISED
BESPOKE, COAT OF ARMS
With decades of expertise in heraldry, you can count on House of Heraldry’s Custom Coat of Arms department to create an authentic, aesthetically pleasing design that adheres to the hallmarks of traditional heraldic code.
Alternatively, for a more personalised approach, we can design a coat of arms that reflects an individual’s identity — incorporating symbols representing their career, field of study, or personal passions.
Collaborate directly with our in-house graphic designer to develop a bespoke coat of arms tailored uniquely for your requirements.
THE PROCESS
Foundation Stage: Supply a reference to an existing coat of arms which you like, and could serve as an appropriate starting point.
Customisation: Suggest additional symbols or replacements on your chosen coat of arms. Rough sketches are also welcome.
Design Development: Using your input, we create a design draft. We’ll collaborate with you throughout the process, refining the design to perfectly suit your requirements.
Final Adjustments: We happily perform any last alteration requests, before finalising your coat of arms.
If no historical record exists for an unusual surname (see Step 1), we can create a custom design inspired by your family’s origins — drawing on regional, county, or town heraldry to incorporate meaningful connections.
Whether rooted in history or crafted as a unique expression, each design is thoughtfully created to make something truly special.
For a quote, please get in touch with your requirements: info@houseofheraldry.co.uk
HOUSE of HERALDRY invite you to browse a selection of previous, customised coat of arms commissions:-
Traditional Bricknell coat of arms, combined with references to Australia and Wales. The artworking process took 1 hour.
"Our home is called Frog Hall, my husbands family are from Yorkshire and mine are from Lincolnshire, we’d like it to include champagne or champagne flutes as this is linked with the family also." This design took 2.5hrs to complete
Based on a simple written brief, accompanied by a proficient pencil sketch. 3 hours of design were involved in the completion of this task.
A complex, full coat of arms, developed from a detailed brief including sketches. Aristocratic, traditional heraldic symbols were requested. 7 hours of design and revision were required.
Taking on board elements from the coat of arms of Nigeria, Cameroon and Dubai + personally selected symbols; e.g. Horns & Antlers – Fortitude, Pelican - Generosity & Devotion, Lion - Courage. Several design revisions were undertaken at the behest of the client. A total of four hours of design work was involved.
Custom coat of arms printed to a plaque and used at the electric gates of a large house. Represented are; household pets, with a football club emblem functioning as the crest. 4hr.
An updated heraldic rendering, based on an old photo as reference. 1.5hr task.
Highly bespoke full —it has supporters, animals on both sides of shield— coat of arms. Full coats of arms often also feature a compartment (base), this one has been modified to include hops. All images in this full CoA relate to a brewery in Germany. This was a 5hr project.
Complex, custom full coat of arms, representing an inter-cultural marriage. 4 hours of graphic design work were involved in orchestrating the elements of this ambitious piece.
Graphic options for a sports badge, used comprehensively across a County Durham cricket club. Design and revisions cam to a total of 5hrs.
A complex brief. Total of 6hrs design
Based on a very specific brief, referring to a decorative elements from within a manor house combined with symbols representing the local county - owls and white rose of Yorkshire. The fox head from original family CoA. Vintage lion head a direct reference to decor with the manor house.
2hr design project, constructed from written instructions and a simple pencil sketch
Design options for a bespoke signet ring. 4hr project.
Non-traditional, light-hearted graphic design, composed from written suggestions provided by the client. The project took 2.5hrs to complete.
A complex, 6hr design project. Shield features references to football, golf, wine, Ferrari. Red Rose represents Lancashire. Animal Supporters flanking a shield to make a full coats of arms are usually reserved for the likes of peers, royalty, and municipalities, so this piece is perhaps a little out of the ordinary. Pleased to deliver to another satisfied client.
From simple sketches provided by clients,
to professional, heraldic graphic design:-
Example of guide sketch
supplied by client
The fully realised outcome.
A picture paints a thousand words
The sketch
The result.
Heraldic designs, printed to wooden plaques,
in addition to ceramic wear, stamps, rings.
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