{"product_id":"lewis-family-crest-mug-with-motto","title":"Lewis Family Crest mug - with motto","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA Lewis\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003e Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e mug makes a perfect gift for any family celebration. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eEminently suited for a proper brew—here’s a meaningful gift for milestone birthdays, Father’s Day, a new home, or Christmas morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Origin of the Name Lewis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surname Lewis has distinct origins across the British Isles, but in the context of Welsh heritage, it functions primarily as an anglicized patronymic surname derived from the traditional Welsh personal name Llywelyn. It was also historically influenced by the Norman-French name Louis or Lowis, which stems from the Old Germanic Hludwig (combining hlud, meaning \"fame,\" and wig, meaning \"war\" or \"battle,\" to signify a \"famous warrior\"). In Wales, the transition from the ancient patronymic system (where children were named using \"ap\" to mean \"son of\") to fixed, permanent hereditary surnames was codified following the implementation of the Laws in Wales Acts of 1535–1542 under the Tudor dynasty. The spelling permanently stabilized as Lewis, becoming exceptionally prominent across South Wales, particularly within Glamorganshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Symbolism of the Lewis Coat of Arms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe solid black background (sable) traditionally represents constancy, wisdom, and enduring resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The central charge features a silver or white lion depicted standing upright on its hind legs (argent, a lion rampant). In classic heraldry, the lion is considered the noblest of all wild beasts, serving as an emblem of supreme martial courage, sovereign authority, and tireless fortitude. The silver coloration denotes peace, sincerity, and purity of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Motto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriae fidus, a traditional Latin phrase that translates directly to English as \"Faithful to my country\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarliest Historical Records\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Ancestry (12th Century):\u003c\/strong\u003e The lineage using these specific black-and-silver charges traces its heraldic descent back to the historic Welsh chieftain Ivor ap Meurig (famously known in Welsh history as Ivor Bach), a prominent 12th-century lord who ruled Senghenydd in Glamorganshire during the reign of King Henry II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Van Estate Codification (16th Century):\u003c\/strong\u003e The formal stabilization of this coat of arms under the hereditary surname \"Lewis\" is tied directly to Sir Edward Lewis of the Van (b. c. 1508) in Glamorganshire. His descendants consolidated their power in the region, building the iconic Van Castle in the 1580s using stone from nearby Caerphilly Castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Artifact Evidence (1620):\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the earliest physical, dated records of these exact arms exists on an iron fireback and a historic lead cistern stamped with the initials \"E L\" and the date 1620, commissioned by Sir Edward Lewis after purchasing St. Fagans Castle in 1616. This primary artifact remains preserved today at the National History Museum at St. Fagans, Glamorgan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurke's General Armory Registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This precise design—blazoned as \"Sable, a lion rampant argent\" under the motto Patriae fidus—is officially recorded and verified in Sir Bernard Burke's master registry, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, legally confirming its long-standing recognition as the definitive insignia of the Lewis dynasty of Glamorgan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality white ceramic mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead and BPA-free material, compliant with US and EU safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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. \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Crests Store\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eso please get in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if you can’t find what you're looking for. ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54603571855705,"sku":"6278617_4830","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/Lewis_Family_Crest_-mug-white-15-oz-handle-on-right-68284abfc4259.jpg?v=1782363177","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/lewis-family-crest-mug-with-motto","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}