The Chavez Family Crest framed artprint - the five keys. 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.
Origin of the Chavez name
Chavez is an Iberian surname of ancient Spanish and Portuguese origin. It derives directly from the Portuguese word chaves (meaning "keys"), originating from the fortified border city of Chaves. The name spread widely across Spain and the wider Spanish-speaking world during the Age of Discovery.
Symbolism of the Chavez Coat of Arms
This striking variant of the Chavez coat of arms plays directly on the etymological roots of the family name. The central gold shield displays five blue keys arranged in a cross formation, symbolizing guardianship, dominion, and the unlocking of knowledge or literal fortresses. The shield is surrounded by a rich red bordure charged with eight golden saltires (St. Andrew's crosses), a prestigious heraldic reward granted for battle valor.
Historical figures
Jorge Chávez was a world-famous pioneer aviator who achieved the first air crossing of the Alps in 1910. Multiple historic Chavez figures held influential civic positions throughout New Spain and the Americas.
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.
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