{"product_id":"garcia-family-crest-rocks-glass-castile-and-leon-origin","title":"Garcia Family Crest Rocks Glass - Castile and León origin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 70, 64);\"\u003eGarcia Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e rocks glass offers a refined and elegant gift choice. Featuring a beautifully illustrated and carefully researched design, it provides a uniquely personal touch. ¡Salud!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(178, 136, 1);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 134, 9);\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarking Life’s Milestones:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(178, 136, 1);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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 is distinguished by the heraldic display 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) on an \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eargent\u003c\/i\u003e (silver) field. This arrangement directly references the royal iconography 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 pigments used in ancient manuscripts, symbolizes military valor and the blood of adversaries. The silver background represents integrity and serves as a formal backdrop for families granted \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"631\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e status 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 adopted the lion to signify their direct territorial and political allegiance to the Leonese crown amidst the administrative unification 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\"\u003eThis heraldic version emerged historically during the 14th and 15th centuries as García families established themselves in the central plains of Castile and León. Important documentation of this specific coat of arms appears 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 submitted \"Probanzas de Nobleza\" to verify their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"355\"\u003eHidalguía\u003c\/b\u003e status. Prominent individuals linked to this heritage include García de Villarroel, a landholder in the Leonese region during the 14th century, and the García de Sahagún family, known for their roles in municipal governance within the Kingdom of León. Another influential figure is Gutierre García de Arce, a knight whose late 15th-century family records incorporate lion motifs to differentiate their branch from northern coastal relatives. These individuals were recognized as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"868\"\u003eHombres de Armas\u003c\/i\u003e, maintaining a rank that obligated them to provide heavy cavalry for the Crown’s military campaigns in the Granada War (1482–1492). This crest functioned as both a legal and military emblem for these families, marking their evolution from regional landowners to acknowledged members of the knightly class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach crest featured on this site is a faithful reproduction of an original artwork by heraldic artist \u003cstrong\u003eÉamonn Breathnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched and grounded in the earliest accessible records from various heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and precision, these artworks offer a meaningful and timeless gift option for family and friends on any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. 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