The Warren 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 Warren
Warren (de Warenne) is an illustrious ancient Anglo-Norman grandee noble surname derived from the manor of Varenne along the Varenne River in Normandy. Arriving in England during the 1066 Norman Conquest under William de Warenne, who was created 1st Earl of Surrey, the House of Warren rose to supreme royal aristocracy. Commanding vast baronies and stone castles across Sussex (Lewes Castle), Yorkshire, and Cheshire, the dynasty played a central role in medieval Plantagenet politics, producing Grand Marshals, High Sheriffs, and American Revolutionary heroes.
The symbolism of the Warren coat of arms
Visually iconic and historic, the Warren coat of arms features a field checkered (chequy) in radiant gold (or) and deep blue (azure). In classical heraldry, the checkered gold and blue pattern is one of the oldest armorial designs in Europe, symbolising strategic balance, financial administration, chivalric order, generosity, loyalty, and holding high noble command across ancestral domains. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a green dragon or wyvern standing holding a red flag or banner bearing a silver lion, symbolising formidable guardianship and victorious military power. Below, the motto scroll displays Leo de Juda est robur nostrum, translating to "The Lion of Judah is our strength." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in early medieval rolls of arms and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey (d. 1088): Norman grandee commander at the Battle of Hastings and builder of Lewes Castle.
Lady Mercy Otis Warren (1728–1814): Celebrated American writer, historian, and influential political playwright of the American Revolution.
Dr. Joseph Warren (1741–1775): Famed American patriot leader, Major General, and hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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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