Heraldry is the discipline involving the design, study, and transmission of hereditary armorial bearings. It was an ancient practice of having a unique coat of arms and crest that identified the individual knight. This was necessary during the era of armored combatants who could not be identified easily by friend or foe. The crest and arms were painted on their shields and a cloth coat that was worn over their armor thus a “coat of arms”.

Crawford heraldry was first used in 1127 by Sir Gregan Crawford. To learn more please join the Clan Crawford Association membership and create your own unique hereditary armorial family crest.