{"product_id":"garcia-family-crest-mug-castile-and-leon-origin","title":"Garcia Family Crest mug - Castile and León origin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 45, 45);\"\u003eGarcia Family Crest \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003emug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a perfect gift for family and friends. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eEminently suited for a proper brew, it makes a deeply meaningful gift for milestone birthdays, Father’s Day, a new home, or Christmas morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Symbolism of the Imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGarcía de León coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e is characterized by the heraldic depiction of three lions \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003epassant\u003c\/i\u003e (walking) in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003egules\u003c\/i\u003e (red) set against an \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eargent\u003c\/i\u003e (silver) background. This design is directly inspired by the royal symbolism of the Kingdom of León, the first Iberian monarchy to adopt the lion as a heraldic emblem in the 12th century under Alfonso VII. The red hue of the lions, traditionally derived from cinnabar or cochineal in historical manuscripts, symbolizes military valor and the blood spilled in battle. The silver field conveys integrity and serves as a distinguished backdrop for families who achieved the status of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"631\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Unlike the Navarrese branch, which uses the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"747\"\u003egarza\u003c\/i\u003e (heron) as a visual pun on the family name, the Leonese García branches employed the lion to emphasize their direct territorial and political allegiance to the Leonese crown during the administrative consolidation of the Spanish kingdoms.\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\"\u003eThe emergence of this coat of arms is historically documented in the 14th and 15th centuries as García families established themselves in the central plains of Castile and León. Key records of this heraldry are preserved in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eArchivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid\u003c\/i\u003e, where members of the García family petitioned for \"Probanzas de Nobleza\" to verify their noble status as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"355\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e. Prominent figures linked to this heraldry include García de Villarroel, a landholder in the Leonese region during the 14th century, and representatives of the García de Sahagún lineage, who played significant roles in the governance of the Kingdom of León. Another distinguished individual is Gutierre García de Arce, a knight whose late 15th-century family records feature lion motifs to distinguish their branch from northern coastal relatives. These figures were legally recognized as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"868\"\u003eHombres de Armas\u003c\/i\u003e, a social rank that entailed providing heavy cavalry for the Crown’s military campaigns during the Granada War (1482–1492). This crest thus functioned as both a legal and military identifier for these families, marking their evolution from regional landowners to acknowledged members of the knightly elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach crest on this site is an artwork by heraldic artist \u003cstrong\u003eÉamonn Breathnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched, drawing on the earliest available records from numerous heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and precision, these artworks make thoughtful gifts for family and friends on any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProdu\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ect details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead and BPA-free material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-unit-system=\"imperial\" class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Producing items on demand rather than in bulk reduces overproduction and waste. 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