The Gagnon 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 Gagnon
Gagnon is an ancient French noble surname derived from Old French gagnon (referring to a fierce guard dog or watch-dog, or stemming from gagner, "to cultivate land"). Establishing early medieval seats across Normandy, Touraine, and Brittany, the House of Gagnon held manorial fiefs and civic appointments. Three Gagnon brothers—Mathurin, Jean, and Pierre—emigrated to Quebec in the 1630s, founding one of the most prominent colonial lineages in French North America.
The symbolism of the Gagnon coat of arms
Serene and spiritual, the Gagnon coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a central golden dove holding a green olive branch in its beak, set above an argent / silver or white crescent moon in base. In heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty and peace, while the central golden dove with an olive branch represents divine grace, hope, and good tidings. The silver crescent moon denotes enlightenment, ancestral renewal, and watchfulness. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Norman armorial registers (Armorial de Normandie) and recorded in early New France history rolls.
Historical figures
Mathurin Gagnon (1606–1690): Early French merchant, pioneer, and community leader who established trade posts in Quebec.
Marguerite Gagnon (17th Century): Benefactor and matriarch recorded in early Quebec colonial charters.
Luc-Antoine Gagnon (18th Century): French-Canadian militia officer and magistrate.
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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