Chavez Family Crest rocks glass - the five keys

A Chavez family crest rocks glass offers a refined and sophisticated gift choice. This classic, sturdy, and high-quality glass is ideal for whiskey and cocktail enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated, carefully researched, and uniquely personal.

The symbolism of the Five Keys in the Chaves escudo de armas/coat of arms

More than just a beautiful design, this crest narrates the remarkable history of the Chávez family's ascent to nobility. According to historical tradition, the legend began during the Siege of 1160 when two heroic brothers, Garci and Rui Lopes, assembled a private army to reclaim the heavily fortified border town of Chaves from Moorish control. The five keys prominently displayed on the shield represent the keys to the five main gates of the captured fortress, standing as an enduring symbol of the courageous strategy that secured the city.

In recognition of their extraordinary valor, the King of Portugal bestowed the brothers with the surname Chaves—which translates directly to "Keys".

In Iberian heraldry, a red border adorned with gold St. Andrew's crosses is a significant emblem of honor. It frequently commemorates the historic Battle of Baeza in 1227. The small, diagonal "X"-shaped crosses on the red border are known in heraldry as saltires, or aspas in Spanish. This particular X-shape is the St. Andrew’s Cross, named after the saint famously martyred on an X-shaped cross. The five elements are arranged in a distinct cross-like pattern that mirrors the royal Portuguese seal.

This distinguished lineage later extended into Trujillo, situated in the Castile and Extremadura regions of Spain, eventually becoming the prominent ancestral branch from which the majority of Chávez families in the Americas descend today.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details:

• Glass material

• Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)

• Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)

• Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
• Please hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.

Suggested uses: These rocks glasses are perfect for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, Father's Day gifts, and anniversary gifts.

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This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

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