The Guerrero 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 Guerrero
Guerrero is an ancient Spanish occupational and descriptive noble surname derived from guerrero (meaning "warrior" or "soldier," from Germanic werra). Originating during the early Middle Ages in Castile, La Mancha, and Andalusia, the lineage traces back to knightly commanders who earned distinction defending frontier fortresses during the Reconquista. The House of Guerrero established major seats across Seville, Extremadura, and New Spain.
The symbolism of the Guerrero coat of arms
Visually striking and martial, the Guerrero coat of arms features a red shield charged with a broad diagonal golden band (bend), out of which emerge two green dragons' heads (engouled). In Iberian heraldry, the red field symbolises martial courage, sacrifice, and fortitude, while the golden bend denotes knightly sashes of honour. The two green dragons' heads represent formidable strength, tactical power, and ferocious protection of territory. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a green dragon holding a silver sword. Below, the motto scroll displays Ave Maria Gratia Plena, translating to "Hail Mary, full of grace." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Castilian and Andalusian nobility rolls and registered in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Gonzalo Guerrero (c. 1470–1532): Castilian sailor and military commander who famously integrated into Maya society in the Yucatán.
Doña Maria Guerrero (17th Century): Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist recorded in Seville charters.
Vicente Guerrero (1782–1831): Legendary Mexican revolutionary general and 2nd President of Mexico.
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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