MAIN Coat of Arms & Family Crest - Vintage Heraldry Print

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MAIN Coat of Arms & Family Crest - Vintage Print
This is a vintage (c1920s) beautiful
metallic
ink full color print of the English, Irish, Scottish or German Family Crest/Coat of Arms for the:
Main Family
Lettering in
English Gothic
Not perfect but very nice - See Condition Note below
Family History:
Main is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Main family lived in Maien, or Mayene, from Mayenne in Maine, Normandy, and was a powerful baronial house, with Walter de Maynne listed in 976. The surname Main was first found in Devon at King's Nympton, a parish, in the union of South Molton, hundred of Witheridge. The manor, which was parcel of the ancient demesne of the crown, was granted by King John to Joel de Mayne, by whose rebellion it was again vested in the crown: it was given by Henry III. to Roger le Zouch. In Germany, the origin of the name is the southern German form "Meinhardt," which is a compound of "strength" (Mein) and "bravery" (Hardt).
Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Main, Maine, Mayne 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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sales taxes may apply.
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