Coat of Arms

subi-crosser · #1 01-15-2008, 12:30 AM

Do any of you guys have a 'Coat of Arms / Family Crest' that was handed down to you?

I recently found the one that my Dad gave me 35 years ago, that HIS Dad gave to him 80 years ago that came from a Wilson that was the son of the guy that hand carried it on a boat!

I have searched all the sites that deal in that sort of thing and have come to the conclusion that there must be BIG money in providing things that never existed to the guys that wish they HAD one!

The only problem with their plan is.... I HAVE one, and it's REAL!

The only reason I was looking at the sites was to see if there were more colors on mine, before I had it reproduced. My copy is done in red. It looks good, but I think it would look better with a little blue and gold sprinkled in! I have given a copy to the friend of a friend that works at the Smithsonian!

I am awaiting a full report!

I showed it to a co-worker. He said," It would make a nice tatoo!"

I was thinking more a nice 'graphic' on race cars!

I called my brothers and asked them if they had ever seen it. They both said that they had no idea that it existed! Then they shared what Dad had given THEM and said to keep it quiet! He was a great guy! He just gave the brothers MORE stuff to TALK about, 3 years after his passing!

I have decided that my eldest brother's son is the rightful owner of the original, since he is the only one that produced a son with his name.

His son is also the only one that produced a grandson with the family name.

We Need to keep as much History alive as possible. If you suspect that one exists, you should talk to the people that know such things.(in your family) while they can talk. That way you won't have to BUY one from those FABRICATORS that are selling them!

That is what kept me up so late tonight!

ensteele · #2 01-15-2008, 05:13 PM

That is a great thing to have for the history of your family.

bwb3 · #3 01-15-2008, 05:34 PM

I have one that was handed down through the family for many years (centuries). I bought one of the pay for search reports and it wasn't even close. Buyer beware.
Gene

It's Just Eric · #4 01-15-2008, 10:31 PM

that's a cool thing to have

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subi-crosser · #5 01-17-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

that's a cool thing to have

(this thread needs pictures)

I talked to an 'artist' today that has experience on such matters. I have commissioned him to do the artwork (adding colors). I have instructed him to retain all details.

(He started showing me things that he had already that he could use.)

When I told him that I DID NOT buy, adopt, etc the copy before him, he agreed that it should remain as close to the original as possible.

I talked to the brothers and have their full support on the changes that I wish to make.

The 'proof' should be ready in two weeks. I will try to scan the original and post it.

I will also post the new and improooved version, as soon as it is available.

subi-crosser · #6 01-17-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bwb3

I have one that was handed down through the family for many years (centuries). I bought one of the pay for search reports and it wasn't even close. Buyer beware.
Gene

PICS???? I want to see them all!! We might be related!

YourConfused · #7 01-17-2008, 07:26 PM

I saw a pic of the family crest about 15 yrs ago. It was really cool.
I learned that my family use to own half of Nebraska, part of South Dakota, and some of Colorado. I have been to some towns started by and named after family members which was kind of weird. This is about the only time that history seemed interesting to me. We now have dwindled down to just under a thousand acres in Nebraska. Kinda sad.

subi-crosser · #8 01-17-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by YourConfused

I saw a pic of the family crest about 15 yrs ago. It was really cool.
I learned that my family use to own half of Nebraska, part of South Dakota, and some of Colorado. I have been to some towns started by and named after family members which was kind of weird. This is about the only time that history seemed interesting to me. We now have dwindled down to just under a thousand acres in Nebraska. Kinda sad.

Go there! Get that!!! If it's real, get a copy! make sure that YOUR kids have one too! History is important!

The thing that got my attention today... The helmet on the crest of the 'artist' that I commissioned was the SAME as the one on MY crest! ( but mine was turned at a 45 degree angle to his.) In all the internet searching I did not find ONE crest had THAT helmet!

Funny thing..... Today is the third anniversary of my Dad's passing. I commissioned the artist before I realized what day it is.

'Twilight Zone' music here!

P.S. (I own stock in a gold mine in Colorado), does that count???