Arsenal Badge History Print: 1886–2026
Product Details
Size
A5 for orders shipped within the Netherlands; 6 × 8 in (15 ×
20 cm) for international orders.
Frame / Unframed
With a framed print you'll get a premium
FSC®-certified pine wood frame with glass that can ready to hang on a wall.
Optional colors in black, white and wood.
Paper
200 g/m² matte coated paper.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Orders ship within 2–5 business days from the
Netherlands. Unframed prints: €4.90 NL / €9.90 EU / €14.90 ROW.
Framed prints: €6.90 NL / €9.90 EU / €24.90.
Delivery
EU: 3–7 business days. UK/US/CA: 5–12 business days.
Rest of world: 7–21 business days.
Returns
If your print arrives damaged or misprinted, email a
photo within 30 days and we'll send a replacement, no questions asked. Lost in
transit? We'll reship at no cost.
138 Years of North London Identity
Arsenal's story starts in 1886 as Woolwich Arsenal, formed by munitions workers at the Royal Arsenal. Those military origins shaped the club's earliest symbols: the cannon, the Woolwich coat of arms, and the Gunners nickname. This print traces that visual language from its industrial roots through Herbert Chapman's Art Deco era to the Highbury years, where the badge became unmistakably Arsenal.
Every revision on this print shows a small design decision becoming part of the club's identity. Details disappear for clarity. Typography modernises. The cannon slowly becomes the primary signature. From South London workshop to North London institution, the timeline shows how Arsenal moved from heraldic decoration to a coherent visual system.
Hand-restored for collectors
Every badge in this timeline was digitally restored to preserve the fine details that don't survive low-res reproductions. From the 1886 Woolwich crest to the 2002 rebrand, each mark is rendered at print-ready fidelity.
The Orientation Shift
The cannon faces East in 1922, then West by 1925—a practical shift that made the mark easier to reproduce across print, embroidery, and small formats.
Victoria Concordia Crescit
"Victory Through Harmony" anchored the crest from 1949 to 2002—not just decoration, but a statement of how Arsenal wanted to see itself: disciplined, unified, and modern.
The 2002 Rebrand
Gold accents, refined cannon, and a modern typeface for a new
era.
Ready to frame or gift
Choose from black, white, or oak wood frames—each FSC®-certified with glass and a built-in stand. Add gift wrap for a ribbon and personal note, ready to send directly to any Arsenal supporter.
