The Hail 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 Hail
Hail (Haile / Hailes) is an ancient English and Scottish topographic and habitational surname derived from Old English healh (meaning "nook," "secluded valley," or "manorial estate"). Originating in Gloucestershire (Hailes Abbey) and East Lothian (Hailes Castle in Scotland), families bearing the name established influential manorial seats and served as local magistrates throughout the medieval period. Codified early in administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Somerset (John de Hailes).
The symbolism of the Hail coat of arms
Visually pure and martial, the Hail coat of arms features a vibrant red shield charged with three upright golden arrows with white fletching, arranged side by side. In classical heraldry, the red field symbolises martial valour, courage, and sacrifice, while the three upright golden arrows represent military precision, readiness for defense, and swift execution of duty. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays an arm in steel armor holding a golden arrow aloft. Below, the motto scroll displays Vera sequor, translating to "I follow truth." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Gloucestershire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir John de Hailes (14th Century): Anglo-Scottish knight recorded in medieval border land charters.
Mary Hail (17th Century): Gentlewoman and benefactor recorded in Gloucestershire parish registers.
Lord David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes (1726–1792): Celebrated Scottish judge, historian, and advocate.
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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