{"product_id":"smith-family-crest-beer-glass-germanic-origin","title":"Smith Family Crest beer glass - Germanic origin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any Smith who enjoys a beer! The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 67);\"\u003eSmith Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eSplendidly suited for the moments that call for a proper toast—whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003eThe History Behind the Crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003edistinctive \u003c\/span\u003eversion of the Smith Family Crest featuring a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003enoble \u003c\/span\u003elion holding a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003eblacksmith's \u003c\/span\u003ehammer has medieval germanic origins linked to guild halls specifically affiliated with metalworking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-9\"\u003eThe name itself is derived from the Middle High German word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"60\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-9\"\u003esmit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-9 citation-end-9\"\u003e (meaning \"to strike\"), and historical records run deep. \u003c\/span\u003eThe earliest confirmed written record of the name \"Schmidt\" was in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHamburg in 1268 with a mention of one \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eJohannes Schmitt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10,3\"\u003eFrom Village Craftsmen to Nobility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"\u003eIn medieval times, blacksmiths were the absolute backbone of every community. They forged the literal foundation of daily life—crafting everything from vital agricultural plowshares to the legendary swords of knights. Because of their irreplaceable skills and economic power, master smiths frequently climbed the social ladder into prominent civic and political positions. By the 16th and 17th centuries, many successful branches of the family were granted the right to bear formal heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10,5\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10,6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7\"\u003eThe Lion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-7 citation-end-7\"\u003e A classic heraldic symbol representing bravery, valor, and noble strength.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eThe Hammer:\u003c\/b\u003e A proud tribute to the ancestral legacy of craftsmanship, industry, and honest hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBring a piece of this resilient, hardworking history into your daily routine with a beautifully crafted family crest mug—the perfect gift for anyone proud of their roots!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e\n• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! Dishwashers and microwaves get super hot, which might damage the print—so let's skip those to keep it looking perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"size-guide-title\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-unit-system=\"imperial\" class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\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 that all consumer products offered comply with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon’t see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, so please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54416720429401,"sku":"1036765_16359","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/shaker-pint-glass-_16-oz_-16-oz-front-67f055abd8570.jpg?v=1743803834","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/smith-family-crest-beer-glass-germanic-origin","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}