The Gordon 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 Gordon
Gordon is an iconic Anglo-Norman and Scottish clan surname (Clan Gordon) originating in the parish of Gordon in Berwickshire (Scottish Borders). Granted ancestral lands in Strathbogie (Aberdeenshire) by King Robert the Bruce in the 14th century, the family expanded into the Scottish Highlands, becoming known as the "Gordons of Huntly" and ruling vast northern territories. As Earls and Marquesses of Huntly, the Chiefs of Gordon played pivotal roles in Scottish royal governance and military history.
The symbolism of the Gordon coat of arms
Visually bold and noble, the Gordon coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three golden boars' heads erased. In classical Scottish heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty, truth, and devotion, while the three golden boars' heads represent fierce bravery, knightly hospitality, and forest lordship over clan lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a stag's head. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland (1672) for Gordon of Huntly and catalogued in Stodart's Scottish Arms.
Historical figures
Sir Adam de Gordon (14th Century): Ambassador to the Papal Court who helped deliver the Declaration of Arbroath.
Lady Catherine Gordon (c. 1474–1537): Daughter of the 2nd Earl of Huntly and celebrated Scottish noblewoman.
George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly (1514–1562): Lord Chancellor of Scotland and chief of Clan Gordon.
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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