Williamson Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Williamson 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 Williamson Crest

The Williamson family crest prominently features a dragon’s head emerging from a mural coronet, a castle-like heraldic crown symbolizing defence and protection. The shield displays three black trefoils alongside a black chevron with ribbed or indented edges. In heraldic tradition, the dragon embodies vigilance, strength, and protection, while the trefoils represent the holy trinity. The color black signifies constancy and determination. The ribbed or jagged chevron is a heraldic variation often associated with defense or martial readiness, lending a dynamic aspect to the design. The family motto, Murus aeneus conscientia sana, translates to "A sound conscience is a wall of brass."

Origin of the Williamson name

Williamson is an English patronymic surname meaning “son of William.” The personal name William gained widespread use in England following the Norman period, subsequently spawning numerous family names. Since the surname arose independently in multiple regions, different Williamson families are linked to distinct heraldic traditions. This explains the variations in crest elements, chevron styles, and mottos seen across recorded versions. For surname presentations, it is best to showcase one historically documented version of the arms rather than suggesting a universal design for all Williamson families.

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 .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.