The Snyder Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 Snyder
Snyder is the primary historical spelling variant of the ancient German, Austrian, and Dutch occupational surname Schneider (Schneider / Snijder, meaning "tailor," "cutter," or "crafter of fine garments"). Widespread across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and Germany, families bearing the Snyder spelling established major landed estates, producing state governors, military generals, and industrial leaders.
The symbolism of the Snyder coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral bearings of the noble Schneider lineage, the Snyder coat of arms features a vibrant green shield charged with a central golden chalice or goblet. In classical European heraldry, the green field symbolises hope, vitality, growth, and deep roots in ancestral soil. The central golden chalice represents sacred trust, manorial hospitality, communion, spiritual devotion, and generosity held in honor across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of green and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in European patrician armorial registers and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Simon Snyder (1759–1819): Celebrated American statesman, 3rd Governor of Pennsylvania, and prominent civic leader.
Lady Anna Snyder (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in European land charters.
John Snyder (18th Century): Prominent merchant, magistrate, and early landholder.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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