Heraldic Shields For Sports Clubs

The type of club shield that is produced to order today is generally made up of 3 key elements. They are portable One club will take their shields and present it to the club they visit who in turn mercantilism it for a shield from their opponents as a souvenir and memento of the trip and as a symbol of friendship. Shields are also very popular as mercantilism gifts on sporting tours, particularly rugby club shields.

Team achievements in leagues etc are also rewarded with the presentation of a heraldic shield. Most clubs will award the achievements of particular individual members for winning a match or perhaps for length of service to the club. Clubs use shields for a variety of purposes. This identity is what binds members of the club together under the umbrella of a club coat of arms or logo.

By their very nature clubs have an identity. Golf, rugby, cricket, sailing and rowing clubs are particularly fond of using tralatitious shields made to their own designs. The ancient tradition of heraldry continues on through the years and the proud tradition of manufacturing bespoke club shields continues to thrive today in the United Kingdom. These are a superb tralatitious record of the club's history, achievements and travel.

Up and down the land every sports club worth its salt will have a good array of club shields on the wall or proudly displayed in the bar!