Bespoke Shield

Bespoke Shield – A Hand-Painted Heraldic Masterpiece

Honour Your Heritage with a Bespoke Shield

Our Bespoke Shield is more than just a decorative item — it’s a handcrafted piece of living history. Designed to reflect the earliest known coat of arms linked to your surname, this striking shield brings together traditional heraldic artistry and premium materials. Whether you display it in your home, office, or gift it to someone special, it makes a powerful and personal statement.

The Art of Creating Your Bespoke Shield

Every Bespoke Shield is made by hand in our studio by David, a heraldic artist with over 40 years of experience. David crafts each shield from tempered steel, then carefully paints your coat of arms using durable enamel colours in true heraldic tradition. His precision, knowledge, and passion for history ensure your shield is both visually stunning and historically accurate.

This is not a mass-produced product — it is a bespoke, made-to-order work of art created with patience and expertise.

Personalised to Your Design

Your shield can feature:

• Your own coat of arms, or

• One selected from our extensive database of over 1 million surnames.

Before David begins painting, we provide a detailed proof of your design for your approval. This extra step gives you full confidence in the finished piece and ensures we bring your exact vision to life.

No two shields are ever the same — each one tells a unique story.

A Bespoke Shield to Treasure for Generations

This Bespoke Shield makes a lasting gift and a family heirloom to be handed down for generations. Its durable steel base and hand-painted enamel finish ensure it stands the test of time, whether you display it on a wall or present it at a family event.

Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, retirements, or housewarmings, it offers meaning, beauty, and tradition all in one remarkable piece.

Handcrafted and Delivered with Care

Each bespoke shield is made to order, with a lead time of 4–6 weeks for creation and delivery. If you need your order sooner for a special event, please call us on 01984 632120 and we’ll do everything we can to help.

Learn More About Heraldry

Want to dive deeper into the meaning behind your family’s coat of arms? Browse our free online Heraldry Blog, packed with resources and inspiration:

• The Mysteries Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests

• Does Everyone Have a Family Crest?

• The Difference Between a Coat of Arms and Family Crest

• Does My Family Name Have a Coat of Arms?

• Free Coat of Arms Template – Design Your Own!

There are also many more fascinating posts to explore, delving into the meanings of symbols, the significance of colours, and much more.

Explore the Heraldry Blog ➝

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We have a wide selection of gifts for you to consider – take a look at our lovely collections:

Crystal with coats of arms

Home gifts with coats of arms

Watches and clocks with coats of arms

Surname history prints