Manchester United Logo History Print: 1878–2024

Handmade in Holland
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 comes 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 ROW.
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.
146 Years of Manchester United Badge History
Manchester United's story begins in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR, formed by workers of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. Those industrial origins shaped the club's earliest identity—practical, working-class symbols that would evolve into one of the most recognised badges in world football. The 1902 reorganisation that gave the club its name also opened the door to Manchester's civic heraldry: the ship in sail from the city's coat of arms, and three stripes referencing the rivers Irwell, Irk, and Medlock. This print traces that transformation from railway roots to the Theatre of Dreams.
The timeline documents pivotal moments: the post-war rebuilding under Sir Matt Busby, and the Munich Air Disaster that forever changed the club's relationship with its badge. More than a crest—it carries memory, continuity, and the sense of rebuilding that defines the modern United story. Every revision reflects how Old Trafford became a global institution.


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 Newton Heath crest to the 1998 modernisation, each mark is rendered at print-ready fidelity.
The Ship in Sail
Derived from Manchester's coat of arms, symbolizing the city's
trade links and the Ship Canal.
The Red Devil
Adopted in the 1970s under Sir Matt Busby to create a more
intimidating identity.
1998 Modernization
"Football Club" removed for the sleek global identity we
recognize today.


Ready to frame or gift
Choose from black, white, or oak wood frames—each FSC®-certified with glass and a built-in stand. A ready-made gift for any Manchester United supporter.
From the Collectors
"Got it as a birthday present for my boyfriend and he loves it. Quick delivery and great quality."
"Studio Breen has helped the KNVB with posters for the 2nd and 3rd division. In good cooperation and with fast service, we have achieved a beautiful and excellent result."
"Holland, a football country. Studio Breen made a poster of it, with all current Dutch football clubs represented. Excellent to fill up that empty wall in the canteen with."
"Arrived on time and a great quality piece. This was a birthday gift and the recipient loved it!"
