The Coleman Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Coleman
Coleman is an ancient surname with dual English occupational and Gaelic Irish roots. In England, it derives from the Old English personal name Colman or the occupational term for a charcoal burner or gatherer. In Ireland, it serves as the Anglicised form of Ó Colmáin (derived from colum, meaning "dove," in honour of Saint Columba). The Irish sept held ancestral lands across Munster (County Cork and County Tipperary) and Connacht (County Sligo), recorded in early Gaelic annals, the 1273 Hundred Rolls of England, and the 1659 Census of Ireland.
The symbolism of the Coleman coat of arms
Visually striking, the Coleman coat of arms features a shield divided horizontally (per fess) in argent / silver or white and black, charged with a central cross flory counterchanged set between four four-pointed stars (mullets). In heraldry, the contrast between argent / silver or white and black symbolises peace, truth, wisdom, and constancy under trial. The central cross denotes steadfast faith, while the four stars represent divine illumination and noble guidance. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a silver horse's head erased, an emblem of courage and swiftness. Below, the motto scroll displays Sis justus et ne timeas, translating to "Be just and fear not." Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884).
Historical figures
Ornette Coleman (1930–2015): Iconic American jazz saxophonist, violinist, composer, and pioneer of the free jazz movement.
Bessie Coleman (1892–1926): Groundbreaking American aviator who was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot license.
James Coleman (1926–1995): Influential American sociologist whose research shaped modern educational policy.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
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.
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 gifts for family occasions.
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