{"product_id":"aut-bad-mitterndorf-coa-2014-austria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"AUT Bad Mitterndorf COA 2014 (Austria) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAUT Bad Mitterndorf COA 2014 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the coat of arms (Wappen) of Bad Mitterndorf, Austria, as it appeared before 2014. The design is a miniature heraldic masterpiece, packed with symbolic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eShield Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design is centered around a shield, divided horizontally (per fess) into two distinct sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eUpper Half: Alpine Winter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper portion features a rich blue background, reminiscent of a clear alpine sky.  A prominent silver (white) snow crystal takes center stage, immediately evoking the snowy, wintery nature of the region and its status as a winter sports destination.  A silver diagonal band, running from the upper right to the lower left, adds a visual division and heraldic interest to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eLower Half: Spa Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower half presents a warm gold (yellow) background.  Here, a striking blue bowl or basin anchors the design.  From this bowl, a vibrant two-stream blue spring fountain (or “spring jet”) erupts upwards, clearly symbolizing the thermal springs and spa heritage central to Bad Mitterndorf's identity as a \"Bad\" (spa) town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Fever-Clover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEmerging from the silver diagonal band and extending into the green portion of the shield is a silver, leafy fever-peganum plant (Fieberklee), which may allude to local flora, or the historical usage of plants in remedies, which is fitting for a spa town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe complete design tells a visual story.  The snow crystal signifies the alpine winter landscape. The fever-peganum plant may symbolize local flora or medicinal traditions. The spring fountain is a clear indicator of the town's spa heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51489331740952,"sku":"72587809622885875926","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/aut-bad-mitterndorf-coa-2014-austria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768347347","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/aut-bad-mitterndorf-coa-2014-austria-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}