The Fleming 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 Fleming
Fleming is an ancient ethnic and noble surname indicating an original ancestor who hailed from the Duchy of Flanders (modern-day Belgium). Settling in England, Scotland, and Ireland following the 1066 Norman Conquest, families bearing the Fleming name rose to premier feudal standing. In Scotland, they held the Barony of Biggar and Earlldom of Wigtown; in Ireland, Sir Richard Fleming was created Baron of Slane in County Meath in 1192, where the family held vast estates along the River Boyne.
The symbolism of the Fleming coat of arms
Commanding and watchful, the Fleming coat of arms features a red shield charged with a broad argent / silver or white chevron set between three white owls. In classical heraldry, the red shield symbolises martial valour and fortitude, while the silver chevron represents architectural defense and knightly protection. The three white owls denote profound wisdom, acute vigilance, and spiritual discernment. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms for the Barons Slane and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Richard Fleming (12th Century): Anglo-Norman knight created 1st Baron of Slane in Ireland in 1192.
Malcolm Fleming, 3rd Lord Fleming (c. 1494–1547): Great Chamberlain of Scotland who fell at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
Lady Margaret Fleming (16th Century): Scottish noblewoman, courtier, and Countess of Atholl.
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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