{"product_id":"garcia-family-crest-beer-glass-castile-and-leon-origin","title":"Garcia Family Crest beer glass - Castile and León origin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a meaningful gift for any Garcia who enjoys a beer! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 82, 82);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 82, 82);\"\u003eGarcia Family Crest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eon a sturdy 16oz \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e ¡Salud!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(178, 136, 1);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eSplendidly suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, or a meaningful wedding gift to honour a new beginning, this isn’t just glassware—it’s an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Symbolism of the Imagery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe García de León coat of arms prominently displays three heraldic lions \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003epassant\u003c\/i\u003e (walking) in \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"99\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003egules\u003c\/i\u003e (red) set against an \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"119\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eargent\u003c\/i\u003e (silver) field. This design draws directly from the royal iconography of the Kingdom of León, the pioneering Iberian monarchy to adopt the lion as a heraldic symbol during the 12th century under King Alfonso VII. The vivid red of the lions, traditionally sourced from cinnabar or cochineal pigments, conveys themes of military courage and the blood of foes. Meanwhile, the silver backdrop represents integrity and nobility, a distinguished emblem for families elevated to the status of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"631\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Unlike the Navarrese branch, which uses the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"747\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003egarza\u003c\/i\u003e (heron) as a pun on the family name, the Leonese García lines selected the lion to highlight their regional loyalty and political alliance with the Leonese crown amidst the unification of the Spanish realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Origin Story and Notable Historical Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis particular García coat of arms traces its lineage to the 14th and 15th centuries when García families established themselves in Castile and León’s central plains. Historical records, notably from the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"216\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eArchivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid\u003c\/i\u003e, document García family members submitting \"Probanzas de Nobleza\" to prove their noble rank as \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"355\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e. Distinguished individuals include García de Villarroel, a 14th-century León landowner, and the García de Sahagún family, recognized for their influential roles in the Kingdom of León’s municipal governance. Furthermore, Gutierre García de Arce, a knight from the late 15th century, distinguished his line through lion motifs, setting them apart from Northern coastal García families. These figures belonged to the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"868\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHombres de Armas\u003c\/i\u003e, a social class tasked with providing heavy cavalry for the Crown’s military campaigns during the Granada War (1482–1492). The crest served as both a legal and martial insignia, symbolizing the evolution of these families from regional landowners into acknowledged members of the knightly aristocracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crest featured on this site is an accurate reproduction of original artwork by heraldic artist \u003cstrong\u003eÉamonn Breathnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Éamonn’s creations are the result of meticulous research, rooted in the earliest surviving records from numerous heraldic archives. 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