Coats of Arms were originally created by individuals to identify themselves in times of war and other conflicts. Eventually Coats of Arms were used more to reflect one’s accomplishments and achievements as well as representing their social or professional stature and position. Traditionally, a Coat of Arms was rarely used or allowed for use by a family, although nowadays that is commonly ignored in places around the world where armorial bearings are not officially regulated. Coats of Arms are used by governments, military, various organizations and some businesses (Jameson Whiskey, as one example), even in places with strict regulations as to their use and treated (and protected) as if they were registered copyright logos.

Although there have been several coats of arms for various Jam?sons over the years, we know very little about their origins and their meanings. Because of rules regulating how these armorial bearings can be used, and because there has never been a clan Jam?son, there is no one coat of arms design that can be attributed to all, or even most Jam?sons of which we can call our own, the Arms used by the Jameson Whiskey company not withstanding.

Organizations, such as our Jam?son Family Network are however allowed to have a Coat of Arms representing themselves, as such and with the artistry and generosity of Andrew Stewart Jamieson, renowned heraldic artist, we have such a coat of arms. These can be used by any and all who are members of our group, as "OUR" coat of arms.

Andrew Jamieson's rendition of our Coat of Arms, is made up in part, from several elements found in old known Jam?son armorial bearings, some dating back as far as the fifteenth century, including the shield's basic layout. Technically speaking our Blazon is; Per saltire Azure and Argent in chief an anchor Or and in base an ancient ship in full sail also Or and for a crest, upon a wreath of the colours an ancient ship in full sail proper it's pennons flying Or with a sail per saltire Azure and Argent in chief an anchor Or and in base an ancient ship also Or, mantled Azure and doubled Argent. Our motto "Multi Diversarum Orisinum" is Latin for "From Many Different Origins."

If you would like to have a copy of our Jam?son Family Network Coat of Arms, we have it available for free download. It is a high resolution professional quality drawing, approximately 7.5 inches wide, by 9 inches tall, specifically designed to fit within a 8x10 matted opening, in any size frame (11x14 is perfect). Simply click on the Coat of Arms displayed above and it will download to your computer (device) automatically. Once you have located it there, it can be printed on any good color printer, or sent to your favorite photo printing company (Shutterfly, Snapfish, etc. - order an 11x14 print) for a most detailed and vibrant version.

* We also have a Jam?son Family Network "Clan" style badge available for download - here.

* We also have some Jam?son Family Network "Swag" Available - here.

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