{"product_id":"davis-family-crest-framed-art-print","title":"Davis Family Crest framed artprint","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eCelebrate your family heritage with a gift to cherish – the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eDavis Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eThis genuinely legendary family crest (\u003cem\u003esee artist's note below\u003c\/em\u003e) is splendidly suited to celebrate any occasion. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, here's an instant heirloom that may stay on the wall for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe origin of the Davis surname\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surname Davis is a prolific name worldwide with early Christian, Welsh-Celtic origins. It is derived from the traditional patronymic Welsh naming custom, meaning it originally denoted \"the son of David.\" The personal name David stems from a Hebrew root meaning \"beloved.\" Due to regional adaptations and phonetic changes over centuries, the surname developed numerous spelling variations, including Davies, Davie, Davi, Davey, Davy, Divis, and Davison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe widespread adoption of Davis and Davies as a fixed hereditary surname traces back to 1535 onwards in Wales. During this period, the integration of the Welsh legal system into English Common Law forced a shift away from traditional fluid patronymics to conform with English naming conventions. Because the population drew from a relatively small pool of traditional Christian names when fixing their family names, this legal transition ultimately resulted in a limited number of unique surnames across Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbolism of the Davis coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary coat of arms associated with the Davis lineage was formally registered and recognised in 1581 at Gwysaney in Flintshire, Wales, the ancestral seat of the family. It was later codified as the definitive arms for this name in Burke’s General Armory. The core imagery on the shield is much older than the surname itself, originating in the 12th century (the 1100s) when it was borne by Cynrig Efell, Lord of Eglwysgleis and son of Madog ap Maredudd, the last reigning Prince of United Powys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specific visual components of this historic shield carry documented heraldic meanings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red background of the shield represents military strength, bravery, and fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diagonal Band: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe diagonal strip traversing the shield symbolizes success in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Lion:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the central figure, the lion represents majesty and natural leadership, while its black coloration specifically signifies constancy and dauntless courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Raised Paw:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lion is depicted with one paw raised, a traditional posture reflecting the lion’s vigilance and its absolute readiness for opportunity or challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite or Silver Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white or silver accents used on the band and details signify peace and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eArtist’s note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst up...I really like this black lion. Secondly, while working on the artwork for the Davis crest, I came across some cracking yarns tied to the family name that were just too good to leave out. Beyond the symbols on the shield, the history is full of some pretty wild medieval tales...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegends of the Davis coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twin Warrior Lords\u003c\/strong\u003e: The name of the ancestral arms bearer, Cynrig Efell, relies on the medieval Welsh word Efell, which translates literally to \"Twin.\" Cynrig and his identical brother, Einion Efell, were sons of Prince Madog ap Maredudd. Under invading English Norman laws, the twins were classified as illegitimate, but native Welsh Law allowed fathers to formally recognize children and grant them full inheritance. Prince Madog openly utilized Welsh law to establish his twin sons as Marcher Lords along the volatile borderlands with England, where Cynrig adopted the vigilant black lion standard to defend his mountain territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Arthurian Mabinogion Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prince Madog ap Maredudd is immortalized as a central character in the famous medieval Welsh literary saga, The Dream of Rhonabwy, found within the historic Mabinogion texts. The story begins with Prince Madog sending out his military retainers to find his rebellious brother. During the search, a soldier named Rhonabwy rests on an enchanted yellow ox-skin and is magically transported back in time to the mythological court of King Arthur, directly bridging the historical Davis lineage with classic Arthurian lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hosannah\" Victory of Gwysaney:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gwysaney Mansion, the ancestral seat where the Davis coat of arms was registered in 1581, derives its name from a linguistic corruption of the exclamation \"Hosannah.\" According to early Welsh historians, these family lands were the site of the famous 5th-century \"Alleluia Victory.\" A band of local Christian defenders faced a massive invading army of Saxons and Picts. Instead of an armed clash, the defenders waited in the mountain pass and shouted \"Alleluia\" at the top of their lungs. The echoing roar panicked the invaders into a full retreat without a single drop of blood being spilled, marking the ground as a historic site centuries before the Davis estate was built upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Printed with water-based inks.\u003cbr\u003e• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests\u003cbr\u003e• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Paper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003cbr\u003e• Acrylite front protector\u003cbr\u003e• Hanging hardware included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"8″×10″","offer_id":49548416254297,"sku":"1020705_10754","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10″×10″","offer_id":49548416287065,"sku":"1020705_10755","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11″×14″","offer_id":49548416319833,"sku":"1020705_14293","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×12″","offer_id":49548416352601,"sku":"1020705_10756","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":49548416385369,"sku":"1020705_10751","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×18″","offer_id":49548416418137,"sku":"1020705_10752","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14″×14″","offer_id":49548416450905,"sku":"1020705_10757","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×16″","offer_id":49548416483673,"sku":"1020705_10758","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":49548416516441,"sku":"1020705_10753","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×18″","offer_id":49548416549209,"sku":"1020705_10759","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×24″","offer_id":49548416581977,"sku":"1020705_10749","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″×36″","offer_id":49548416614745,"sku":"1020705_10750","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-white-18x24-person-672ad2049c711.jpg?v=1730859532","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/davis-family-crest-framed-art-print","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}