Celebrate your family heritage with a gift to cherish – the Kennedy Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
The Ó Cinnéide (Kennedy) coat of arms is a premier example of "canting" heraldry, where the imagery directly translates the family name. Rooted in the royal Dalcassian tradition, these arms are among the most verified in the Irish heraldic record.
Symbolism of the Ó Cinnéide - Kennedy coat of arms
The shield’s primary feature—three silver helmets on a black (Sable) field—visually interprets the Gaelic Ceann (Head) and Éidigh (Armored), meaning "Helmeted Head." In heraldry, the helmet represents wisdom and security, while the black field signifies constancy and strength. The curved sword on the crest, called a "scimitar" is associated with maritime power or "Soldiers of ⚜️
