The Valdez 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 Valdez
Valdez is the primary historical spelling variant of the ancient Asturian grandee surname Valdes (Valdés / "valley of Valdés"). Holding vast ancestral estates across Asturias, Old Castile, and the Americas, families bearing the Valdez spelling produced high-ranking naval admirals, state governors, and celebrated authors.
The symbolism of the Valdez coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral armorial bearings of the noble Valdes lineage, the Valdez coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with three deep blue diagonal bands. In classical heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the three deep blue diagonal bands represent knightly sashes of honor, loyalty, truth, and faith. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of blue and silver feathers issuing from a golden crown, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Iberian grandee registers and catalogued in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Admiral Cayetano Valdés y Flores (1767–1835): Famed Spanish naval commander, explorer, and Captain General of the Navy.
Lady Catalina Valdez (17th Century): Recorded noblewoman and benefactor in Seville land rolls.
Luis Valdez (b. 1940): Celebrated American playwright, actor, and "Father of Chicano Theater."
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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