The Ross 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 Ross
Ross (Clan Ross / Clann Aindréas) is one of the premier ancient royal Gaelic clan surnames in Scottish history, derived from Gaelic ros (meaning "promontory," "headland," or "peninsula," referring to the ancient Earldom of Ross in Northern Scotland). Tracing direct descent from Fearchar mac an t-Sagairt, 1st Earl of Ross in the 13th century, the clan commanded vast Highland territories from Balnagown Castle and Pitcalnie. Defending Scottish sovereignty alongside King Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn (1314), the Chiefs of Clan Ross played a central role in northern Gaelic civilization.
The symbolism of the Ross coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Ross coat of arms features a red shield charged with three argent / silver or white lions rampant (two in chief, one in base). In Gaelic heraldry, the red field symbolises martial courage, fortitude, and sacrifice, while the three silver lions rampant represent supreme bravery, ancient earldom authority, heroic spirit, and unblemished judicial purity across ancestral Highland domains. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and silver feathers, symbolising noble elevation and victory. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland for the Chiefs of Clan Ross.
Historical figures
Fearchar mac an t-Sagairt, 1st Earl of Ross (d. 1251): Gaelic ruler and founder of the Earldom of Ross.
Betsy Ross (1752–1836): World-famous American patriot and vexillologist credited with sewing the first American flag.
Sir John Ross (1777–1856): Famed Scottish rear admiral and Arctic explorer who led historic polar expeditions.
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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