The Pena Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Pena
Pena (Peña / de la Peña) is an ancient Spanish grandee noble surname derived from Spanish peña (meaning "rock," "cliff," or "fortified crag"). Originating during the early Reconquista in the northern mountain realms of Galicia, Asturias, and Old Castile, the House of Peña established prominent manorial seats as Lords of Peña and Knights of Santiago. Defending mountain strongholds and expanding across Spain and New Spain, members of the family served as royal governors, military commanders, and bishops.
The symbolism of the Pena coat of arms
Visually bold and celestial, the Pena coat of arms features a red shield charged with three golden six-pointed stars (mullets: two in chief, one in base). In Iberian heraldry, the red field symbolises martial courage, fortitude, and sacrifice on the field of battle. The three golden six-pointed stars denote divine illumination, celestial guidance, high intellect, and noble family alignment across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation, light, and victory. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Galician and Castilian nobility rolls and registered in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Pedro de la Peña (16th Century): Spanish Dominican prelate, scholar, and Bishop of Quito.
Doña María de la Peña (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and philanthropist in Seville charters.
Francisco Peña (1540–1612): Famed Spanish canonist, legal scholar, and Vatican official.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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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