The Molina Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
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 Molina
Molina (de Molina / Molina de Aragón) is an ancient Spanish grandee noble surname derived from the town and lordship of Molina de Aragón in Guadalajara, or Spanish molina ("mill"). Tracing direct descent from the royal House of Lara and Kings of Castile (Counts of Molina), the family held premier aristocracy across Spain and New Spain, producing Queen Regents, Cardinal Primates, Viceroys, and Golden Age dramatists.
The symbolism of the Molina coat of arms
Visually complex and historic, the Molina coat of arms features a deep blue central shield charged with a silver triple-towered castle flanked by two golden fleurs-de-lis, set above a golden mill-wheel (mulinello) in base. The inner shield is set within a broad red border (bordure) charged with eight golden saltires (X-crosses). In Iberian heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the silver castle represents fortress defense and manorial hospitality. The two golden fleurs-de-lis denote royal Castilian favor and spiritual purity, while the golden mill-wheel is an iconic canting emblem representing transformation, industry, and perpetual motion. The red bordure with eight golden saltires symbolises martial sacrifice and victory at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212). Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of red and blue feathers, symbolising noble elevation. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Castilian grandee rolls and catalogued in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
María de Molina (c. 1265–1321): Queen Consort of Castile, Regent of Castile, and renowned medieval diplomat.
Luis de Molina (1535–1600): Celebrated Spanish Jesuit theologian and philosopher.
Tirso de Molina (1579–1648): Famed Spanish Golden Age dramatist and poet.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
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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