{"product_id":"the-goodwin-family-coat-of-arms","title":"The Goodwin Family Coat of Arms","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3 Files - Instant Download, SVG\/PNG, 300 DPI, Transparent Background, Color and B\u0026amp;W\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Goodwin surname carries a storied legacy of excellence and guardianship. This specific heraldic design represents the foundational achievement most historically recurring for the Goodwin name across England, notably within the landed gentry of Derbyshire and Devon. Historically documented in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003eBurke’s General Armory\u003c\/b\u003e, the arms serve as a testament to a lineage defined by stability and public service. The central shield is rendered in Or, a tincture symbolizing generosity and elevation of the mind, providing a radiant backdrop for the charges that define the family's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe primary charge is a fesse, a bold horizontal band representing a military belt of honor and a commitment to the common good. Surrounding this are six lions’ heads erased in Gules. In the language of heraldry, the lion denotes undying courage and leadership, while the red hue of Gules signifies military strength and martyrdom. This powerful combination of symbols tells the story of an ancestry that combined the wisdom of gold with the fierce, protective resolve of the lion. The 19th-century woodcut engraving style captures every fine detail of the artwork, ensuring the historical weight of the name is preserved with artistic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTopping the achievement is the crest, featuring a griffin sejant with wings expanded. As a mythical blend of lion and eagle, the griffin represents a vigilant guardian of treasures and divine power. Its seated yet alert posture signifies a watchful protector, ready to defend the family's honor at a moment's notice. Below the shield, the motto \"Fide et virtute\" translates to \"By faith and virtue,\" a moral compass that has guided the Goodwin family through centuries of English history. This artwork provides an essential link for any genealogist looking to celebrate the noble intent and enduring spirit of their Goodwin ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbairn’s Crests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47545007865908,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/goodwin.jpg?v=1772556566","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/the-goodwin-family-coat-of-arms","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}