Auer Family Crest framed artprint

The Auer 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 Auer

Auer is a distinguished surname of German and Bavarian origin, deriving from the Middle High German word ouwe (meaning "meadow," "waterland," or "stream pasture"). Originally given to someone living near a lush river meadow, early family branches established manorial seats in Bavaria, Tyrol, and Austria, holding positions of civic leadership and judicial office.

The symbolism of the Auer coat of arms

The Auer coat of arms features an argent (silver) field charged with a bold gules (red) lion's head erased. In classical heraldry, argent signifies peace, sincerity, and moral integrity, while gules denotes warrior fortitude and magnanimity.

The red lion's head erased symbolizes fierce valor, noble spirit, and regal authority in defense of family honor.

Surmounting the shield, a plume of red and silver ostrich feathers rises from a golden coronet. Recorded in Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch and European heraldic archives.

Historical figures

Karl Auer von Welsbach (1858–1929): Austrian chemist and inventor who developed the gas mantle and rare-earth elements.

Leopold Auer (1845–1930): Renowned Hungarian violinist, conductor, and influential music instructor.

Ignaz Auer (1846–1907): German politician and prominent parliamentary leader.

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.