As a person of Scottish heritage, I grew up in a household that emphasized our rich family history. Our family’s coat of arms served as the centerpiece of most discussions on the subject. Garnished in ...

Although some people refer to a “family crest” and a “coat of arms” interchangeably, there is a difference. A crest is an element or part of a coat of arms, but not the entire arms. On a coat of arms, ...