{"product_id":"arms-of-bethune-of-balfour-scotland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Arms of Bethune of Balfour (Scotland) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArms of Bethune of Balfour (Scotland) Shot Glass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historically significant coat of arms of the Bethune family of Balfour, Scotland. The design is a quartered shield, meticulously representing the merging of two family lineages and their respective heraldic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Quarterly Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first and fourth quarters of the shield are dominated by a blue (Azure) background, featuring a gold (Or) horizontal band (a fess) at the center, flanked by three gold diamond-shaped mascles. This portion of the design represents the original arms of the Bethune family, tracing back to their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters present a silver or white (Argent) background, with a black (Sable) chevron (an inverted \"V\" shape) running across it. On top of the chevron is an otter's head, in its natural color, \"erased\" – meaning torn off with a jagged edge, and in the color of the field, Argent\/white. The otter’s head is the most prominent visual symbol of the Balfour family, reflecting the union of the two families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCrest and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe otter’s head, central to the Balfour heritage, is also used on the crest, reinforcing the bond and heritage of the joined families. The combination of the Bethune's fess and mascles with the Balfour otter's head illustrates the Bethunes' inheritance of the Balfour lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis design is not merely a collection of shapes and colors; it's a visual history, encapsulating the stories of lineage, inheritance, and the traditions that have shaped the Bethune family of Balfour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51490134229272,"sku":"28131610396288118849","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arms-of-bethune-of-balfour-scotland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768339611","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arms-of-bethune-of-balfour-scotland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}