Richards Family Crest Mug - Welsh Heraldry

This piece belongs to a series of modern Welsh surname crests - not replicas of any particular historic arms, but original designs built using relevant heraldic symbolism. Richards comes from the personal name Richard, introduced widely in Britain after the Norman Conquest and later firmly adopted in Wales. The etymology of Richard combines Germanic elements meaning “power,” “rule,” and “bravery,” so it is often interpreted as “strong ruler.” Over time, forms such as ap Richard (son of Richard) and related variants settled into the surname Richards, carrying that sense of authority forward. The shield is set on a purple field (purpure), a heraldic colour traditionally associated with nobility, dignity and status. Less common than red or blue, it gives the crest a slightly more elevated and distinctive character. Cutting across the centre is a bold silver chevron (argent). As one of heraldry’s principal ordinaries, the chevron is often linked with protection, structure and support, suggesting something built to endure and uphold. In the dexter chief (upper left) sits an orb, a traditional symbol of authority and dominion, long associated with sovereign power. Opposite, in the sinister chief, stands a crown, reinforcing those same themes of leadership, legitimacy and command. Taken together, they make the point with admirable clarity. Below the chevron stands a gold lion, one of heraldry’s most enduring charges. The lion traditionally represents courage, strength and confidence, giving the lower field weight and presence. Bold lines and flat colour keep the crest modern, while the symbolism remains rooted in older heraldic tradition. It is a design built around status, steadiness and unapologetic authority.

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