{"product_id":"akkrum-wapen-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Akkrum wapen (Netherlands) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAkkrum Wapen (Netherlands) Shot Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms, or \"wapen,\" of Akkrum, a village in the Netherlands. The design is a vibrant representation of the village's heritage, rendered in a classic heraldic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is the shield, the focal point of the Akkrum wapen. It features a bold red field (known as \"keel\" in heraldry), symbolizing courage and sacrifice.  Adorning this red field are three golden clover-leaves, arranged in a distinctive pattern: two above and one below. The gold color (heraldically referred to as \"goud\") signifies wisdom and wealth. These clover-leaves may symbolize Akkrum's agricultural and rural heritage, a common theme in village heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, the design incorporates a crown with five leaves, known as a \"vlekke-kroon.\" This type of crown historically denoted Akkrum's status as a \"vlek,\" a small town or townlet in old Dutch administrative terms, a status between a village and a larger town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design faithfully reproduces a coat of arms that dates back to at least 1671, documenting a long history as a traditional symbol. This visual identity has remained consistent throughout the centuries, and continues to be a part of Akkrum's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51498618192152,"sku":"27717523556083666436","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/akkrum-wapen-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768327268","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/akkrum-wapen-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}