{"product_id":"martin-family-crest-mug-aragon-origin","title":"Martin Family Crest mug - Aragon origin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 68);\"\u003eMartin Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e mug is a meaningful choice as a Father’s Day gift and it’s also guaranteed to get a happy reaction as a Christmas or birthday present. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 141, 7); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis Martin coat of arms belongs to the Spanish lineage of the surname Martín, which developed as a patronymic name meaning descendant of Martinus, a Latin name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. The surname became widespread across the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period and the Reconquista campaigns. This specific variant, featuring a red cross flory on a silver field, originated within the Kingdom of Aragon before expanding into Castile, Navarre, and Valencia. The lineage and its corresponding armorial bearings are documented in authoritative Spanish genealogical registers, including the Enciclopedia Heráldica y Genealógica Hispano-Americana by the García Carraffa brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe symbolism of the Martin escudo de armas of the Kingdom of Aragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe formal heraldic blazon for this lineage registers a silver shield (Plata) charged with a red cross flory (Gules), which is a cross where the arms terminate in the shape of a fleur-de-lis. In traditional Hispanic heraldry, a silver field denotes integrity, purity, and vigilance, while the color red signifies military bravery, strength, and sacrifice in battle. The cross flory was frequently adopted by knights associated with the medieval Spanish military orders, such as the Order of Calatrava, symbolizing both religious devotion and military service. The crest above the helmet features a plume of feathers in alternating red and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eNotable Historical Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA prominent historical figure from the early Spanish expansions of this era was Alonso Martín, a sixteenth-century navigator and explorer from Extremadura. He served as a pilot alongside Vasco Núñez de Balboa and became historically documented as the first European to sail upon the waters of the Pacific Ocean after its discovery in 1513. The lineage also includes various medieval knights recorded in the municipal archives of Zaragoza and Teruel who received land grants under the Crown of Aragon for their service in securing frontier territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality white ceramic mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 (complies to US and EU safety standards)\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. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce over production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon’t see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, so please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54606326104409,"sku":"1644191_4830","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/white-glossy-mug-white-15-oz-handle-on-right-68295de42dbf0.jpg?v=1747541490","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/martin-family-crest-mug-aragon-origin","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}