{"product_id":"clan-charteris-crest","title":"Clan Charteris Crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery heritage crest is delivered instantly as a high-resolution digital bundle. You will receive three premium file formats tailored for any project:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor PNG\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for digital display, standard printing, and framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White PNG\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for elegant family stationery, embossing, or minimalist designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional SVG\u003c\/strong\u003e: A fully scalable vector file perfect for large-scale printing, laser engraving, and custom merchandise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis highly detailed engraving depicts the traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003ecrest badge of Clan Charteris\u003c\/b\u003e, a storied family from the Scottish Lowlands. The badge is structured in the classical circular buckle-and-strap format, which symbolizes a clansman’s allegiance to their chief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAt the very top, within a curved scroll, the clan’s motto is declared in uppercase serif letters: “\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eTHIS IS OUR CHARTER\u003c\/b\u003e.” Below the main image, another scroll clearly identifies the kinship: “\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eCLAN CHARTERIS\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe central element—the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003ecrest\u003c\/b\u003e proper, which would traditionally sit atop a chief’s helmet—features a right hand and forearm raised, emerging from a twisted wreath (or torse). The hand is clenched, firmly grasping a sharp dagger, or short sword, held point upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis design is a powerful and witty visual pun. The motto, \"This Is Our Charter,\" plays directly on the family name, Charteris. A \"charter\" is a legal document granting rights or land. The crest’s symbolism suggests that the Charteris family’s right to their position and property was not just earned by paper, but was forged and defended \"by the sword.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHistorically, the dagger is widely believed to refer to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eWilliam Charteris\u003c\/b\u003e, who was with Robert the Bruce when the future king famously murdered his rival, John \"Red\" Comyn, in a Dumfries church in 1306. This violent event was a turning point in Scotland’s Wars of Independence. The Charteris crest is a proud boast of this ancient connection, declaring that their legacy was won and secured through unwavering loyalty and martial strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8T-BYYS5bM?si=NpLm2QEPzpsjcfWx\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/shop\/ap\/179639401\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/charteris_5c9a2805-41ee-4f23-9028-b42fd8700834.jpg?v=1774798328\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbairn’s Crests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47641470173236,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/charteris.jpg?v=1774798001","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/clan-charteris-crest","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}