{"product_id":"arms-of-the-greater-london-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Arms of the Greater London Council (England) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArms of the Greater London Council Shot Glass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of the Greater London Council (GLC), a powerful symbol of London's heritage and unity. The design, originally granted in 1965, is a vibrant display of heraldic artistry, rich with symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Maritime Emblem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is the shield. The lower portion of the shield features a striking pattern of \"barry wavy,\" composed of six alternating stripes of blue (Azure) and silver (Argent). This \"barry wavy\" design elegantly represents the River Thames, a vital waterway at the heart of London, and more broadly, the city's strong connection to water and its maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Chief: Unity and Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the \"barry wavy\" is the \"chief,\" a red horizontal band (Gules) that forms the top third of the shield. This is a common feature in civic heraldry, often found in the arms of London and other English entities. The inclusion of Gules in the GLC arms also highlights the unification of various parts of \"Greater London.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Saxon Crown: A Link to the Past\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWithin the red chief, centered proudly, is a gold Saxon-style crown (Or). This significant emblem was adopted from the arms of Middlesex, representing its incorporation into Greater London and emphasizing the historical links that tie the diverse areas of the city together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51489434501400,"sku":"64388590465493652904","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arms-of-the-greater-london-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768346279","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arms-of-the-greater-london-council-england-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}