The Vargas 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 Vargas
Vargas (de Vargas) is an ancient Spanish and Portuguese grandee noble surname derived from the town and river valley of Vargas in Cantabria, Northern Spain. Tracing lineage from Don Ivan de Vargas, who fought alongside King Alfonso VI in the 11th century, the House of Vargas rose to supreme aristocracy as Marquis of San Lorenzo and Counts of Mora. Dominating Iberian history, members served as Viceroys of New Mexico, royal treasurers, and celebrated painters.
The symbolism of the Vargas coat of arms
Visually pure and maritime, the Vargas coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three argent / silver or white wavy horizontal bands (barry wavy azure and argent of six). In Iberian heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the three silver wavy horizontal bands denote river and ocean lordship, fluid adaptability, navigational command, and unblemished judicial purity. 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 Castilian grandee rolls and catalogued in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Don Diego de Vargas (1643–1704): Famed Spanish Governor of New Mexico and Marquis of San Lorenzo.
Doña Isabel de Vargas (16th Century): Spanish gentlewoman and matriarch recorded in Seville land charters.
Luis de Vargas (1502–1568): Celebrated Spanish Golden Age painter of the Sevillian school.
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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