Schmidt Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Schmidt Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Splendidly suited to celebrate any occasion. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, here's an instant heirloom that may stay on the wall for generations to come.

From Village Craftsmen to Nobility

This distinctive version of the Schmidt Family Crest featuring a noble lion holding a blacksmith's hammer has medieval germanic origins linked to guild halls specifically affiliated with metalworking. The name itself is derived from the Middle High German word smit (meaning "to strike"), and historical records run deep. The earliest confirmed written record of the name "Schmidt" was in Hamburg in 1268 with a mention of one Johannes Schmitt.

In medieval times, blacksmiths were the absolute backbone of every community. They forged the literal foundation of daily life—crafting everything from vital agricultural plowshares to the legendary swords of knights. Because of their irreplaceable skills and economic power, master smiths frequently climbed the social ladder into prominent civic and political positions. By the 16th and 17th centuries, many successful branches of the family were granted the right to bear formal heraldry.

Symbolism

The Lion: A classic heraldic symbol representing bravery, valor, and noble strength.
The Hammer: A proud tribute to the ancestral legacy of craftsmanship, industry, and honest hard work.

Whether you’re looking for a conversation piece for your glassware collection or a uniquely personal gift, a Smith Family Crest rocks glass is a meaningful choice that may well stay on the wall for generations to come!

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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details

• Printed with water-based inks.
• Ayous wood 0.75″ (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
• 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.