MARSH Coat of Arms & Family Crest - Vintage Print

This is a vintage (c1920s) beautiful metallic ink full color print of the English, Irish or Scottish Family Crest/Coat of Arms for the:

Marsh Family

Lettering in English Gothic

Not perfect but very nice - See Condition Note below

Family History: The vast movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of England of 1066 brought the Marsh family name to the British Isles. They lived on the border between two territories, such as the Marches between England and Wales or on the English Scottish borders. The name may also have emerged as a nickname for someone born in the month of March.

Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect (no pun intended), as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The name Libbey has undergone many variations, including Marsh, Marsch, Marshe and others.

At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armor encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armor. Between the 11th and 15th centuries it became customary for surnames to be assumed in Europe, but they were not commonplace in England or Scotland before the Norman Conquest of 1066. Note: A Coat of Arms is sometimes also called a Family Shield, Code of Arms, Family Seal or Family Crest

Size: Approx. 8" x 10" perfect for framing. The crest image itself is very good size, almost 5" X 7". This is a very striking print and would look great framed.

Condition:  Not perfect, but very good with only very minor handling & surface wear - mostly which disappears behind glass when framed...this is a beautiful print with striking metallic ink    

I have a remaining inventory of approx. 300 different English and Scottish origin Coats of Arms - Names from J to W. Please inquire about your family name.

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