I like the colors, and it looks like a family crest.
I can honestly say that giving the artist a bit of free reign and direction can do a world of good though. I had my family crest done last week, and my brother had the same, and I really like how it turned out:
It started out as something very similar to yours. But as I read up on family crests, the “helm” is something that is in the artist’s interpretation. So my brother and I chose one that fit us.
I love family crest tattoo’s, and think it’s going to be great for you.