{"product_id":"king-harold-ii-mug-the-fighting-man-shield-and-axe","title":"King Harold II Mug — The Fighting Man, Shield \u0026 Axe Design | Heritage Clothing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing Harold II Mug — The Fighting Man, Shield \u0026amp; Axe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bayeux Tapestry calls him the Fighting Man. Harold Godwinson — Earl of Wessex, shield raised, axe in hand — stood at Hastings on 14 October 1066 as the last king of England appointed by the Witan. This 11oz accent mug carries that image into the morning ritual: a quiet, tactile link to one of the most consequential moments in British history. The glossy finish and vivid print make the illustration pop against the white ceramic body, while the coloured interior and handle add character. Sturdy enough for daily use, thoughtful enough to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11oz white ceramic body with coloured interior and handle for bold contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave-safe ceramic for quick reheats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher-safe glossy finish for easy cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable C-shaped handle for an easy, secure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead- and BPA-free print with vibrant, long-lasting colour reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 9 colours: Black, Navy, Pink, Red, Light Blue, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Light Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"min-width: 360px;\" id=\"size-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: 500; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e11oz\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e3.78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eDiameter, in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #525252; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e3.23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was King Harold II?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarold Godwinson was Earl of Wessex and the last Anglo-Saxon King of England — the final king appointed by the Witan. Crowned on 6 January 1066, he defeated the Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge before falling at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"The Fighting Man\" refer to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Battle of Hastings with Harold shown as the fighting man — shield raised, axe in hand. It is one of the most enduring images in English history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mug made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality white ceramic with a glossy finish, featuring a coloured interior and handle in your choice of nine colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this mug microwave and dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — microwave-safe for quick reheats and dishwasher-safe for easy everyday care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this available as a t-shirt or sweatshirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the same Fighting Man design is available as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/king-harold-ii-t-shirt-the-fighting-man-shield-and-axe\"\u003eKing Harold II T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/king-harold-ii-sweatshirt-the-fighting-man-shield-and-axe\"\u003eKing Harold II Sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a strong gift for fans of Anglo-Saxon history, the Battle of Hastings, reenactors, history teachers, or anyone who believes King Harold deserved better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999\/44\/EC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings, Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blank product sourced from China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/collections\/1066-the-last-stand\" title=\"1066 — The Last Stand | Viking \u0026amp; Anglo-Saxon Heritage Collection | The Shield Wall\"\u003e1066 — The Last Stand collection\u003c\/a\u003e — heritage art and clothing inspired by the battles of 1066. Let's celebrate Anglo-Saxon England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the last Anglo-Saxon King: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/blogs\/news\/king-harold-godwinson-englands-greatest-what-if\"\u003eKing Harold Godwinson — England's Greatest What If?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Shield — Join The Fyrd — Claim Your Heritage!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11oz \/ Black","offer_id":59504479830350,"sku":"22458708109640314559","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Navy","offer_id":59504479863118,"sku":"13895100324194197281","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Pink","offer_id":59504479895886,"sku":"19023433832982468946","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Red","offer_id":59504479928654,"sku":"12264846254429288568","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Light Blue","offer_id":59504479961422,"sku":"17252110511356414508","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Orange","offer_id":59504479994190,"sku":"23941019825692650557","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Purple","offer_id":59504480026958,"sku":"25219707441698515802","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Yellow","offer_id":59504480059726,"sku":"11226410839695084232","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11oz \/ Light Green","offer_id":59504480092494,"sku":"19240020627712157796","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0532\/5390\/files\/5754093768688132287_2048.jpg?v=1782221257","url":"https:\/\/theshieldwall.store\/products\/king-harold-ii-mug-the-fighting-man-shield-and-axe","provider":"The Shield Wall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}