Reilly Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Reilly Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal. It may well stay on the wall for generations to come!

Symbolism of the Reilly Crest

The Reilly coat of arms is traditionally depicted with an Irish crown as the crest, from which a tree emerges, entwined by a serpent. In heraldic symbolism, the crown represents authority and noble heritage, while the tree embodies life, endurance, and the ongoing legacy of the family line. The serpent adds a unique and meaningful element, often interpreted as a symbol of wisdom, protection, and vigilance. The shield features lions and a hand motif, two of the most recognized Reilly heraldic symbols. The hand typically signifies faith, sincerity, and justice. The family motto most commonly linked to this crest is Fortitudine et prudentia, translating to “With fortitude and prudence.”

Origin of the Reilly name

The surname Ó Raghallaigh is the original Gaelic form of O’Reilly, meaning “descendant of Raghallach.” It holds strong historical ties to County Cavan and the ancient kingdom of Breifne, where the family were noted as princes of East Breffny. This gives the name a profound and established place in medieval Irish history. Over centuries, the name evolved into the English forms O’Reilly and Reilly, though the Gaelic version remains the more historically precise. Due to different branches of the family appearing in various times and locations, heraldic representations vary, yet all versions contribute to the rich Reilly heritage.

About the artist

Each family crest featured on this site is a faithful reproduction of an original artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s work is carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records housed in various heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and detail, these prints make meaningful and thoughtful gifts to celebrate family history and heritage.

Product details

• Printed with water-based inks.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame sourced from renewable forests.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm).
• Paper weight: 189 g/m².
• Acrylite front protector for durability.
• Hanging hardware included for easy display.

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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.