{"product_id":"arms-of-the-sunderland-city-council-england-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Arms of the Sunderland City Council (England) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArms of Sunderland City Council Pint Glass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the striking coat of arms of the City of Sunderland, a design rich in symbolism and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is the shield, featuring a bold blue background.  A wavy silver bar cuts across the shield, bisected by a smaller blue bar, representing the River Wear and Sunderland's deep maritime and shipbuilding history. At the top and bottom of the shield, a golden crown is prominently displayed, adorned with red saltires. The crown signifies the city status of Sunderland, while the saltires were originally designed to represent decades of service by Queen Elizabeth II at the time the coat of arms was granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield sits the crest, a complex design.  A golden and blue wreath supports the main image: a lymphad, or ancient ship, sailing across waves of blue and silver, referencing Sunderland's strong connection to the sea. The ship is adorned with flags displaying red crosses, reminiscent of St. Cuthbert, the patron saint, and the historical links to the Bishopric and County of Durham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Supporters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFlanking the shield are two heraldic lions, each unique in their depiction. The dexter (right) lion is golden, wearing a collar bearing wheat ears, alluding to the local agricultural connections, and the anchor it stands on shows the city's connection to the sea. The sinister (left) lion is blue and wears a red-fimbriated collar containing red stars, representing the city's industrial past. This lion stands atop a miner's pick, symbolizing the region's mining heritage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOverall Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe entire design tells a story of Sunderland's history, its ties to the sea, industry, agriculture, and the royal connections that shaped the city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50897679581464,"sku":"54351785890542887462","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arms-of-the-sunderland-city-council-england-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764547564","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arms-of-the-sunderland-city-council-england-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}