Arnold family Crest framed artprint

The Arnold family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Arnold

Arnold is a historic surname of Germanic origin, derived from the ancient given name Arenvald (composed of arn, meaning "eagle," and wald, meaning "rule" or "power"). Introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066, early branches established prominent seats in Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, and Suffolk. Historical records document Roger Arnold in fifteenth-century Welsh heraldic rolls.

The symbolism of the Arnold coat of arms

The coat of arms displays a sable (black) shield crossed by a silver argent engrailed chevron, set between three silver dolphins naiant. In classical heraldry, sable signifies wisdom and constancy, while argent denotes peace and purity.

The engrailed chevron symbolizes protection and architectural defense, while the dolphins represent swift affection, salvation, and navigation.

Surmounting the helmet on a black and silver torse, the crest features a green dragon head erased. The motto scroll bears Ut vivas vigila ("Watch that you may live"). Cataloged in Burke’s General Armory.

Historical figures

Benedict Arnold (1741–1801): Military officer during the American Revolutionary War.

Matthew Arnold (1822–1888): Celebrated English poet and cultural critic.

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832–1904): English poet and journalist best known for his narrative poem The Light of Asia.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.