European Heraldry

Welcome to European Heraldry. This site is designed to give a flavour of the traditions of heraldic art in Europe throughout the early years of the 17th century to the present day. Most of the illustrations created stop at the French Revolution purely for reasons of practicality. The greatest emphasis is on royal and hence national coats of arms, although in certain countries a more extensive collection is shown.
The arms are not blazoned, except in certain circumstances, but the research has been thorough and accuracy, it is hoped, has been maintained. Regular updates to this site will be added in the future.
*New additions:

Maison de Mérode
Maison d'Arenberg
Maison de Chimay
Maison de Ligne
Maison de Croÿ
Baronetage of England (1611)
Baronetage of Nova Scotia (1625)
Grandeza de España : Grandeza de España antes de 1519
Grandeza de España : Grandezas concedidos por Carlos I y Felipe II
Grandeza de España : Grandezas concedidas por Felipe III y Felipe IV
Grandeza de España : Grandezas concedidas por Carlos II
Ecclesiastical States of the Empire : Electorate of Cologne
Ecclesiastical States of the Empire : Electorate of Mainz
Ecclesiastical States of the Empire : Electorate of Trier
Habsburg Netherlands

All the illustrations are original, designed and researched by the author. All rights reserved for publication.Please e-mail for further information.