Lesser Coat of Arms of Greece (Wittelsbach) - Tumbler 20oz

The Lesser Coat of Arms of Greece associated with the Wittelsbach family is a heraldic symbol that represents a historical armorial bearings used during the Bavarian-Greek dynasty. This particular design dates back to the period when King Otto I, a member of the Bavarian House of Wittelsbach, was installed as the first King of Greece in 1832. The shield features a blue field divided by three white stripes running perpendicularly. Above this division, there's a gold lion passant guardant (walking and facing the viewer) with a red tongue and claws. Below the division, there are three black Mullets (five-pointed stars) arranged in an inverted triangle. The shield is crowned by a royal coronet known as the Grand Ducal Coronet of Hesse, symbolizing the connection to the Grand Duchy of Hesse. The lion represents Otto I's Bavarian heritage, while the Mullets are taken from the Coat of Arms of the Frankish Kingdom and symbolize the historical connection between Greece and France. The overall design reflects the rich history and complexity of the Bavarian-Greek dynasty during its brief reign over Greece in the 19th century.