The Peterson 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 Peterson
Peterson is an ancient English, Scottish, and Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." Establishing early seats in the Shetland Islands, Aberdeenshire, Yorkshire, and across Sweden, the House of Peterson held respected standing as hereditary landholders, magistrates, and naval commanders across the North Sea. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax of Yorkshire (Adam Peterson).
The symbolism of the Peterson coat of arms
Visually complex and sacred, the Peterson coat of arms features a black shield charged with a broad argent / silver or white cross, set between four walking silver lions rampant in the quarters. The arms of the silver cross are charged with five black eagles displayed with spread wings. In classical heraldry, the black field symbolises deep wisdom, dignity, and constancy, while the silver cross represents unyielding Christian devotion, peace, and judicial purity. The four silver lions denote supreme bravery and noble defense, while the five black eagles signify imperial vision, high intellect, and acute watchfulness across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bare arm issuing erect holding a silver scimitar or curved steel sword, symbolising armed readiness and decisive justice. Below, the motto scroll displays Nihil sine Deo, translating to "Nothing without God." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in British and Scottish armorial rolls and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Robert Peterson (16th Century): English scholar, author, and translator.
Lady Sarah Peterson (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Yorkshire land rolls.
Sir William Peterson (1856–1921): Renowned classical scholar and Principal of McGill University.
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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