The Parker 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 Parker
Parker is an ancient Anglo-Norman occupational surname derived from Old French parquer (an official keeper, ranger, or supervisor of royal parks and lordly forests). Establishing premier landed seats across Lancashire (Browsholme Hall), Devon, and Staffordshire (Earls of Macclesfield), the House of Parker produced Lord High Chancellors, Archbishops of Canterbury, and High Sheriffs. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Norfolk (Adam le Parker).
The symbolism of the Parker coat of arms
Commanding and watchful, the Parker coat of arms features a red shield charged with a broad golden engrailed chevron set between three golden leopard's or cat's heads caboshed (facing forward: two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the red field symbolises martial courage and sacrifice, while the golden engrailed chevron represents fortress defense, architectural honor, and knightly sashes. The three golden leopard heads denote acute watchfulness, fierce agility, stealth, and unyielding protection of family lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of red and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation. Below, the motto scroll displays Fideli certa merces, translating to "To the faithful, reward is sure." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Lancashire and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Matthew Parker (1504–1575): Celebrated Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Lady Mary Parker (17th Century): Noblewoman recorded in Browsholme Hall estate charters.
Thomas Parker, 1st Earl of Macclesfield (1666–1732): Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.
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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