Looking for help designing a custom crest for my upper left arm. Looking for something that can fit between the top of my arm and mid-bicep.Would prefer simply black but maroon (sanguine) accents would be great.
I am trying to combine various things that represent my heritage, my passions and my family.
The crest itself should follow the common family crest -type format. It should include a helmet, a shield and various items around the shield and helmet. I would like it to be elegant but to reflect my nature as an aggressive but passionate person.
I have some design ideas I would like to see incorporated into the crest.
Helmet: Helmet must be facing to the right. Attached is an idea of what the helm should look like. Be of a crusader-type nature, however I am open to ideas! Possibly wings attached to the helmet to represent my aviation background?
Doves: I would like two doves to represent my parents. They should be located at the top corners of the shield. One with an olive branch representing my father (a police officer) and one with an old school scale in its mouth to represent my mother (a banker).
Shield: More elongated than traditional shield crest. Thin border around crest. “V” inside the shield as per the crest picture I uploaded. Templar cross on upper portion of “V”.
Exterior: Maple leaves forming up from bottom and around sides of shield. Rampant Lion and Rampant dragon on either side. These represent England and Scotland. The maple leaves represent Canada.
Bottom: The bottom should be a base of waves, representing the sea and my passion for sailing. Included should be the motto “NE OBLIVISCARIS” in old style font. This is the "Campbell" family motto
I would also like to add in somewhere suitable a set of wings to represent my passion for flying. Something to represent my Norwegian heritage and somewhere a symbolic representation of my three brothers. I know not all of this may be possible but would greatly appreciate an effort for some of these things. Can be in the bottom of the Shield or anywhere you think looks sweet.
A little about myself:
I am 22 years old.
I am a pilot in the Canadian Forces.
I am Canadian-born and come from a family of Scottish, English and Norwegian background.
Spiritual
Athletic
Enjoy sailing and the ocean.
Passionate about history. Especially middle-ages.
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