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Rothschild family crest

The Rothschild coat of arms as first granted in 1822 by the Habsburg College of Heralds, incorporating the five arrows, red shield and motto – unique to the Rothschild family.


© 2008 The Rothschild Archive London.
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Our Heritage

The Rothschild family history is intriniscally linked to our heritage as a firm. Over 200 years, the Rothschild name has become synonymous with quality and excellence in finance, wine, architecture and science.

From modest beginnings, the five sons of Mayer Amschel Rothschild founded banking houses in Frankfurt, London, Paris, Vienna and Naples. They achieved renown as the most important - and most successful - bankers in the world.