The Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald (FitzGerald) is a legendary Hiberno-Norman surname meaning "son of Gerald" (from Anglo-Norman Fitz, son, and Germanic Gerald). Introduced to Ireland during the 1169 invasion by Maurice FitzGerald, the House of FitzGerald established the premier noble dynasties of Ireland: the Earls of Kildare ("Geraldines") and the Earls of Desmond. Ruling vast lordships across Leinster and Munster, the family became famously known as "more Irish than the Irish themselves" (Hibernicis ipsis Hiberniciores).
The symbolism of the Fitzgerald coat of arms
Iconic in Irish history, the Fitzgerald coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad central red saltire cross (the Geraldine Saltire). In heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity and peace, while the red saltire cross represents martial valour, fortitude, and supreme military leadership. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a standing collar-chained ape (monkey), commemorating the legendary medieval event where a household ape rescued the infant Earl of Kildare from a castle fire. Below, the motto scroll displays Crom abú, the historic Geraldine war cry referencing Crom Castle. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms for the Earls of Kildare and Dukes of Leinster, recorded in the Calendar of Carew Manuscripts and Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Maurice FitzGerald (c. 1100–1176): Anglo-Norman baron and founding patriarch of the FitzGerald dynasty in Ireland.
Lady Elizabeth FitzGerald 'The Fair Geraldine' (1527–1590): Celebrated Irish noblewoman, courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, and subject of famous Tudor poetry.
Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763–1798): Iconic Irish aristocrat and military commander who led the Society of United Irishmen during the 1798 Rebellion.
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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