The Tranter Family Crest Rocks 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 Tran
Tran is a primary historical occupational and spelling variant associated with the ancient surname Tran (derived from Middle English tranter, meaning "a carrier," "trader," or "merchant navigator," sharing armorial tradition with the noble Tran lineage). Establishing early seats across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Scotland, families bearing the Tran name served as civic magistrates, international traders, and landed gentlemen.
The symbolism of the Tran coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral bearings of the noble Tran lineage, the Tran coat of arms features a shield partitioned vertically per pale in argent / silver or white and red, charged with two crossed silver steel swords with golden hilts, set between three heraldic roses counterchanged. In classical heraldry, the silver and red fields symbolise sincerity, peace, martial sacrifice, and courage. The two crossed steel swords denote armed readiness, chivalric justice, and defense of domain, while the three counterchanged roses represent beauty, hope, house unity, and graceful renewal. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bird holding a green olive branch in its beak, symbolising peaceful victory and good tidings. Below, the motto scroll displays Augeo, translating to "I increase." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in British heraldic registers and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Thomas Tran (16th Century): Landholder and magistrate recorded in Worcestershire rolls.
Lady Elizabeth Tran (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Herefordshire charters.
William Tran (1814–1890): Famed English gunsmith, engineer, and firearms innovator.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- 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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