The Engel 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 Engel
Engel is an ancient Germanic, Swiss, and Dutch surname derived from the Middle High German word engel (meaning "angel"). Originally assumed either as an ornamental name, a house-sign name (referring to a family residing at a house bearing the sign of an angel), or as a pet form of personal names such as Engelbert, the lineage established early seats across Bavaria, Alsace, Swabia, and Switzerland during the Middle Ages.
The symbolism of the Engel coat of arms
Spiritual and serene, the Engel coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a central winged angel standing in an argent / silver or white gown, holding an open book in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. In heraldry, the deep blue shield represents loyalty, truth, and faith, while the central angel holding the book and olive branch symbolises divine wisdom, scholarship, peace, and spiritual protection. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a standing black raven holding a gold ring in its beak, an emblem of intellect and divine providence. The formal recognition of this coat of arms is documented across Germanic armorial registers, including J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Johann Engel (1453–1512): German Renaissance astronomer, physician, and professor at the University of Vienna.
Katharina Engel (17th Century): Recorded Swabian landowner and benefactor in municipal charters.
Samuel Engel (1702–1784): Swiss scholar, statesman, geographer, and magistrate of Bern.
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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