{"product_id":"aluksne-novads-coa-latvia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Alūksne novads COA (Latvia) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAlūksne Novads Coat of Arms Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the coat of arms of Alūksne Novads, a municipality in Latvia, a design rich in symbolism and historical significance. The artwork is dominated by a shield design split vertically (per pale), bisected by a narrow chevron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield's upper half is a deep reddish-purple, a color adopted from the city’s historic coat of arms, connecting the municipality to its roots. Within this field, a prominent black book, embellished with gold ornamentation, dominates. The book's significance is emphasized by the golden inscription \"A.D. 1689,\" marking the year of the first Latvian Bible translation, a crucial event linked to Alūksne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower half of the shield is rendered in a vibrant blue, a color meant to represent the abundance of water in the region and the purity of its natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Chevron and Border Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe chevron, a narrow triangle that points upwards, is styled with the colors of a border-pole, red and blue. This detail symbolizes both the growth and development of the municipality and Alūksne's location near a national border.  The specific use of border-pole colors emphasizes the region's geographical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Symbol of History and Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn essence, the coat of arms beautifully integrates the region's historical achievements, represented by the Bible, with its natural landscape, shown by the blue field.  The design, created by Ivars Vecāns and approved in 2010, captures both the legacy of the city of Alūksne and the wider Alūksne Municipality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50937753370904,"sku":"13943915863553787282","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/alksne-novads-coa-latvia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764543710","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/aluksne-novads-coa-latvia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}