{"product_id":"murphy-family-crest-mug-lion-with-wheat","title":"Murphy Family Crest mug - lion with wheat","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eMurphy Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e mug makes a meaningful gift and for any family celebration. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhether it’s for a milestone birthday, a new home or a wedding, this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolism of the Murphy coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Murphy coat of arms features a quartered shield with red and silver fields, a black horizontal band across the centre, and three gold wheatsheaves. In heraldic tradition, red is associated with courage and martial strength, silver with peace and sincerity, black with constancy, and gold with generosity and honour. The wheat sheaves are a longstanding heraldic symbol of abundance and plenty, while the lions are commonly read as emblems of courage and noble bearing. The crest above the shield shows a red lion holding a wheatsheaf, reinforcing the same themes of strength and sustenance. The motto 'Fortis et hospitalis' is usually translated as “Brave and hospitable”. The best historical evidence for this version of the Ó Murchú \/ Murphy crest is that one Murphy line was associated with Mount Merrion, County Dublin, and another with Kilbrew, County Meath, with a grant recorded for William Murphy, Esq., and descendants of his grandfather William Murphy of Mount Merrion. This crest design is based on an older recorded Irish heraldic form, associated with family branches in places such as County Dublin and County Meath, and rooted in the wider Gaelic Murphy sept tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"origin-of-the-murphy-name\"\u003eOrigin of the Murphy name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMurphy is the anglicized form of the Gaelic names Ó Murchadha or Mac Murchadha, derived from murchadh, meaning “sea warrior.” The surname is deeply rooted in Irish heritage and appears in several historic Irish branches rather than a single universal family line. One tradition places early Murphy families in County Wexford, while other sources cite distinct septs in Cork, Sligo\/Roscommon, Tyrone, and Armagh. Because the surname originated in multiple regions, various Murphy heraldic forms exist, each linked to specific historical lines. This particular 'Mount Merrion' version is certainly widely recognised as the best known Murphy crest not least because of the famous beer brand associated with it. Additionally, the Murphys of Wexford have a family crest featuring an apple tree and a golden lion, also featured on this website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"symbolism-of-the--raghallaigh-crest\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 27, 75); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic\u003cbr\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 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.\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\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, so \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease 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":54608702734681,"sku":"4559027_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-682a645df1769.jpg?v=1747608681","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/murphy-family-crest-mug-lion-with-wheat","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}