{"product_id":"badge-of-cyprus-1881-1905-cyprus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Badge of Cyprus 1881-1905 (Cyprus) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBadge of Cyprus (1881-1905) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historically significant Badge of Cyprus used during the British administration of the island from 1881 to 1905.  The design is a direct representation of the original colonial badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eDesign Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary visual element is a white disc, serving as the canvas for the main feature: the black monogram \"C H C\".  The letters are stylized, taking on an ornate, somewhat Gothic aesthetic, reflecting the design sensibilities of the late 19th century.  The absence of a crown distinguishes this badge from some other colonial emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eRepresentation and Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \"C H C\" monogram explicitly represents the Cyprus High Commissioner, the key administrative figure during the British colonial period. The design's focus on the office of the High Commissioner signifies the era of British governance over Cyprus and acts as a symbol of the colonial administration's presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe simplicity of the design, with its straightforward lettering, underscores the bureaucratic nature of the badge. It reflects an emphasis on administrative control rather than local Cypriot cultural or historical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51484584313112,"sku":"98682293244473724022","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/badge-of-cyprus-1881-1905-cyprus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768352994","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/badge-of-cyprus-1881-1905-cyprus-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}