Royal Arms of Norway & Denmark (1559-1699) - Pint Glass 16oz

The "Royal Arms of Norway & Denmark (1559-1699)" refers to the heraldic symbol used by the monarchs of the united Danish and Norwegian kingdom during this period. This design, a blend of the individual arms of both countries, features three crowns on a shield divided into five sections. The uppermost section represents Denmark, with an ermine field and three lions passant guardant; the second and fourth sections symbolize Norway, displaying a lion rampant within a field of Scandinavian crosses; while the third section showcases a Dannebrog (Denmark's national flag) and the fifth is reserved for personal or dynastic symbols. The united arms remained in use until the end of the Kalmar Union in 1523, when the kingdom was formally divided into Denmark and Norway. This specific version, dating from 1559 to 1699, represents the time when both nations were once again under a shared monarchy.