The Gilbert 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 Gilbert
Gilbert is an ancient Anglo-Norman and Welsh surname derived from the Germanic personal name Giselbert (composed of gisil, meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and berht, meaning "bright" or "famous"). Introduced to Britain during the 1066 Norman Conquest, the Gilbert family established premier knightly seats across Devon (Compton Castle), Cornwall, and South Wales. Codified in early feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (William Gilbert).
The symbolism of the Gilbert coat of arms
Visually striking, the Gilbert coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad red chevron bearing three argent / silver or white roses. In heraldry, the silver shield denotes sincerity, while the red chevron represents architectural protection and knightly defense. The three silver roses symbolise purity, joy, and grace. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red squirrel holding an acorn, an emblem of industrious foresight and forest guardianship. Below, the motto scroll displays Teg yw heddwch, translating from Welsh to "Peace is fair." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the 16th-century Heralds' Visitations of Devon and Cornwall and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539–1583): Famed Elizabethan explorer, navigator, and founder of the first English colony in North America (Newfoundland).
Lady Anne Gilbert (16th Century): English noblewoman recorded in Devon estate rolls.
William Gilbert (1544–1603): Physician to Queen Elizabeth I and pioneer scientist who discovered terrestrial magnetism.
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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