Crests

Family crests identified a person long before the use of family names. Crests were unique symbol's and it was not permitted by the Royal Law to be duplicated.Each crest is different Heraldic artist's were skilled to make accurate interpretation's. Crests were embroidered on coat's over a knight's armor became known as Coat of Arm's. People were recognized on crests than in written word because most people did not know how to read and write.