{"product_id":"arms-of-italian-libya-1940-1943-libya-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Arms of Italian Libya 1940-1943 (Libya) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArms of Italian Libya 1940-1943 (Libya) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Colonial Emblem in Miniature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate Arms of Italian Libya, the official coat of arms used during the Italian colonial period from 1940 to 1943. The design is a potent visual statement of Italian authority and its presence in the North African territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Fusion of Italian and Colonial Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is a shield bearing the traditional red Savoy cross on a white background. This heraldic cross, a symbol of the House of Savoy, represents the Kingdom of Italy itself. The placement of this core Italian symbol firmly asserts the Italian state's sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield is further framed by elements specifically chosen to represent Libya, integrating the Italian and Colonial identities. These details, such as stylized palm trees or desert motifs, acknowledge the Libyan territory within the broader context of the Italian colonial presence. The presence of a golden fasces, a bundle of rods with an axe, symbolizes strength and unity within the context of the Fascist ideology of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Glimpse into Fascist Heraldry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall style reflects the tenets of Fascist heraldry, with its emphasis on authority and the symbolic fusion of the Italian state with its colonial territories. The arrangement creates a powerful emblem meant to be seen and understood as a symbol of power and control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51489772601624,"sku":"84937460571154608045","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arms-of-italian-libya-1940-1943-libya-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768342524","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arms-of-italian-libya-1940-1943-libya-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}