The Hardy 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 Hardy
Hardy (Hardie) is an ancient Norman, English, and Scottish surname derived from the Old French adjective hardi (meaning "bold," "courageous," or "daring"). Introduced to Britain during the 1066 Norman Conquest, the lineage established influential manorial estates across Dorset (Portisham), Yorkshire, and the Scottish Lowlands (Dalmarny). Codified early in feudal administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire (William Hardi).
The symbolism of the Hardy coat of arms
Commanding and defensive, the Hardy coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad central deep blue cross, set between four black walking boars (boars passant). In classical heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity and peace, while the deep blue cross represents loyalty, truth, and unyielding Christian faith. The four black boars denote fierce bravery, acute vigilance, and unyielding defense of clan lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a silver eagle's head between red wings, holding a red rose in its beak—symbolising high intellect, noble ambition, beauty, and grace under trial. Below, the motto scroll displays Arme de foi hardy, translating to "Armed with hardy faith." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the 16th-century Heralds' Visitations of Dorset and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Thomas Hardy (1666–1732): British Royal Navy Vice-Admiral and Member of Parliament.
Lady Mary Hardy (18th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and diarist who documented 18th-century social and estate history.
Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769–1839): Famed Royal Navy officer and flag captain to Lord Nelson aboard HMS Victory at Trafalgar.
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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