{"product_id":"arms-of-east-dorset-and-wimborne-district-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Arms of East Dorset and Wimborne District Council (England) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArms of East Dorset and Wimborne District Council (England) Shot Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the heraldic magnificence of the Arms of East Dorset and Wimborne District Council, a design steeped in history and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central element is the shield, bearing a striking azure (blue) field. Dominating the field is a stag's head, caboshed (facing forward) between two golden attires (antlers), and a central golden cross flory, derived from the arms of Wimborne Minster, recalling its foundation by Edward the Confessor. A chief (upper section) of argent (silver) displays a fleur-de-lis, symbolizing the district’s connection to the County of Dorset, flanked by two gules (red) Saxon crowns, alluding to the area's Saxon heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the shield sits the crest, a further display of heraldic artistry. It features a coronet adorned with alternating gold fleurs-de-lis and red roses, signifying the ties to the land and region. Emerging from the coronet is a demi-lion (half-lion) in ermine (white fur with black spots), ducally gorged (wearing a gold ducal coronet), and holding between its paws a gules (red) chapeau (hat) turned up ermine. The demi-lion derives from the arms of the Cecil family, Marquesses of Salisbury, while the chapeau is taken from the crest of the Ashley-Cooper family, Earls of Shaftesbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism in Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element is carefully chosen to represent the district's rich history. The stag's head represents the ancient Royal Chase of Cranborne, a connection to the royal past. The cross flory is a nod to Wimborne Minster’s significance. The fleur-de-lis and Saxon crowns together reflect the link to the County of Dorset and the region’s Saxon heritage. The lion and chapeau represent the noble families connected to the area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51489947222296,"sku":"99875161035261954026","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arms-of-east-dorset-and-wimborne-district-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768341180","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arms-of-east-dorset-and-wimborne-district-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}