What is Family Coat of Arms?

Question:

What is Family Coat of Arms?

What is family coat of arms........im curious considering im a Malay and dont have surname............so...what is it?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A family coat of arms comprise the official symbols of that family, commonly represented on a shield, or in the shape of a shield.

These must be registered, approved and created by the Royal College of Arms for them to be a "proper" coat of arms.

Most English surnames will have a registered coat of arms, but it is possible to make up your own based on any aspects of your family name.

For instance, if your name was Rose, you could have this as the main part of the arms. I believe the Malay flag has a gold crescent moon and sun, so you could incorporate these to show your nationality.........and so on.