{"product_id":"munro-family-crest-framed-artprint","title":"Munro Family Crest Framed Artprint","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #044433;\"\u003eMunro Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e Framed Artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe origin of the name Munro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunro (Clan Munro) is an ancient Scottish Highland clan hailing from Ross-shire and Cromarty along the northern shores of the Cromarty Firth. Derived from the Gaelic \u003cem\u003eMac an Rothaich\u003c\/em\u003e (\"man from the River Roe\" in County Derry, Ireland), tradition holds that the clan ancestors arrived in Scotland in the 11th century to assist King Malcolm II against Danish invaders. The clan chiefs established their historic stronghold at Foulis Castle in the 12th century, serving as hereditary military guardians of northern Scotland for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eThe symbolism of the Munro coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Munro coat of arms features a bright \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e (gold) shield charged with a prominent eagle’s head erased \u003cem\u003egules\u003c\/em\u003e (red). In classical heraldry, gold symbolizes supreme elevation of mind, generosity, and noble intellect, while red represents warrior courage and magnanimity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red \u003cem\u003eeagle's head erased\u003c\/em\u003e (severed with jagged neck edges) represents swift vigilance, elevated vision, martial valor, and unyielding protection of clan territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurmounting the shield on a gold and red torse, the crest displays a golden eagle with raised wings ready for flight. Framed by rich red and gold mantling, the shield rests above a gold motto ribbon declaring: Beware the Wrath of God. Officially registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland (Court of the Lord Lyon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eHistorical Origins \u0026amp; Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic Munro armorial design—featuring a striking red eagle's head set against a golden shield—ranks among the oldest and most historically documented clan crests in Scottish heraldry. The earliest physical representations of these arms survive on 15th-century red wax seals attached to Ross-shire land charters executed by George and Hector Munro, Barons of Foulis. The arms were first illustrated in official state manuscripts in 1542 within Sir David Lindsay’s armorial register for King James V, and were later formally recorded in the 1672 \u003ci\u003ePublic Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland\u003c\/i\u003e under the legal authority of the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond official government archives, this centuries-old insignia is carved directly into the stone architecture of Highland history. Physical representations remain preserved on 16th-century tomb slabs at Kiltearn Parish Church as well as across the stone gateways and courtyard masonry of Foulis Castle, the ancestral seat of Clan Munro. Officially recognizsed under Scots Heraldic Law for over five centuries, this emblem stands as an authentic symbol of Highland nobility, vigilance, and unbroken family heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHistorical figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis (d. 1588):\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland chief who loyally supported Mary, Queen of Scots during her northern campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor-General Sir Robert Munro (d. 1680):\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrated Scottish Covenanter officer and author of the famous 1637 military memoir \u003cem\u003eMunro His Expedition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Thomas Munro, 1st Baronet (1761–1827):\u003c\/strong\u003e Scottish colonial administrator, statesman, and legendary Governor of Madras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAyous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; acrylite front protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: inherit; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 0, 0);\"\u003eDon’t see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests and products to the collection, so \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease get in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you can’t find what you're looking for. ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"8″×10″","offer_id":56792537137497,"sku":"7408436_10754","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10″×10″","offer_id":56792537170265,"sku":"7408436_10755","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11″×14″","offer_id":56792537203033,"sku":"7408436_14293","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×12″","offer_id":56792537235801,"sku":"7408436_10756","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":56792537268569,"sku":"7408436_10751","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×18″","offer_id":56792537301337,"sku":"7408436_10752","price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14″×14″","offer_id":56792537334105,"sku":"7408436_10757","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×16″","offer_id":56792537366873,"sku":"7408436_10758","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":56792537399641,"sku":"7408436_10753","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×18″","offer_id":56792537432409,"sku":"7408436_10759","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×24″","offer_id":56792537465177,"sku":"7408436_10749","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″×36″","offer_id":56792537530713,"sku":"7408436_10750","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/Munro_enhanced-matte-paper-framed-white-18x24-front-6a7413c140950o.jpg?v=1785994021","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/munro-family-crest-framed-artprint","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}