The Miles Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Miles
Miles is a widely respected English and Norman surname derived from the Latin miles (meaning "soldier" or "knight") and the Germanic personal name Milo. Introduced to Great Britain during the 1066 Norman Conquest, prominent family seats were established across Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Essex. Early ancestral records appear in the 1086 Domesday Book under Miles Crispin, a major feudal landowner, as well as John Miles in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire.
The symbolism of the Miles coat of arms
The Miles coat of arms features a bold gules (red) shield charged with two gold diagonal bendlets bearing black ermine spots, enclosing a central silver sword with a golden hilt. In heraldry, gules signifies warrior fortitude and martial sacrifice, while the ermine spots represent royal dignity and unblemished honor.
The central silver sword symbolizes chivalric justice, military readiness, and the righteous defense of family and realm. The gold ermine bendlets convey architectural strength and unyielding loyalty.
Framed by flowing red and gold mantling, the crest features striking red and gold feather plumes set upon a coronet. Anchoring the design, the gold scroll bears the inspiring Latin motto Sola virtus invicta ("Virtue alone is unconquerable"). Documented in Sir Bernard Burke’s General Armory.
Historical figures
Miles Crispin (d. 1107): Anglo-Norman feudal baron, major landholder recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book, and Constable of Wallingford Castle.
Sir Philip Miles (1825–1888): British politician, landowner, partner in Miles & Co. banking, and Member of Parliament for East Somerset.
William Augustus Miles (1753–1817): English political writer, secret agent, and diplomat who advised British ministers during the French Revolution.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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