See Your Official Schmidt Family Crest

Behold our official Schmidt Family Crest!   Designed by cousin Sarah Schmidt, chosen by a popular vote of Schmidt family members, and polished up by professional heraldry artist Susi Galloway to abide by heraldic standards, this beautiful design now serves as YOUR own official coat of arms.   You will be able to see your […]

Decide the Official Schmidt Family Crest

For the last several centuries, wealthy European families received official family crests from the authorities for noble deeds, academic achievement, or exceptional service to one’s ruler. Our Schmidt ancestors were humble, hard-working peasants in a tiny village called Machtlos, hidden away in the dense Wildeck Forest. As such, they were never recognized in this way. […]

Submission #3 – Sarah Schmidt – Family Crest Design Contest

This creative submission to the Schmidt Family Crest Design Contest is absolutely gorgeous. SUBMISSION #3 Designer: Sarah Schmidt This crest tells the living history of our Schmidt Family as her members went from local to global. The outside bands of color represent the German flag – with one additional band of purple. The purple band represents […]

Submission #2 – Jordyn Schmidt – Family Crest Design Contest

Wow! Check out this amazing submission by cousin Jordyn Schmidt to the Schmidt Family Crest Design Contest! SUBMISSION #2 Designer: Jordyn Schmidt The family crest is divided into 4 quadrants which represents different aspects of the Schmidt family. The upper left quadrant symbolizes all of our hard work. Our ancestors and some of us today […]

Submission #1 – Josiah Schmidt – Family Crest Design Contest

To kick off the Schmidt Family Crest Design Contest, reunion organizer Josiah Schmidt has submitted the first option for our family’s crest! SUBMISSION #1 Designer: Josiah Schmidt This family crest is divided into four quadrants. The upper left quadrant contains a hammer and anvil, which symbolizes the trade (smithing) that gave our family its name, […]