{"product_id":"blason-hoeilaart-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Blason Hoeilaart (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Hoeilaart (Belgium) Pint Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms, or Blason, of the Belgian municipality of Hoeilaart. The design is a rich tapestry of heraldic imagery, telling a visual story of the village's origins and its historical ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCentral Emblem: The Uprooted Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe heart of the design features an uprooted tree, its trunk splitting into three leafy branches. This powerful symbol directly references Hoeilaart's etymology, representing the clearing in the woods from which the community emerged. This central image highlights the local identity and the reclamation of land from the forest, a key element of the village's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eHeraldic Quartering: Dukes of Brabant and Limburg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePositioned in front of the tree is the emblem of the Dukes of Brabant and Limburg, rendered in a quartered design. This combines the heraldic lions of Brabant and Limburg, as used after their victory at the Battle of Worringen in 1288. The presence of this symbol speaks to the historic allegiance of Hoeilaart to the powerful Duchy, and the interwoven nature of local and regional governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Narrative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall composition skillfully blends these two key elements: the local identity embodied by the tree and the historical allegiance represented by the quartered heraldry. This integration creates a visually compelling design that encapsulates the essence of Hoeilaart's heritage, inviting the viewer to appreciate the historical depth embedded within its Coat of Arms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50890612703512,"sku":"69039821530228712616","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-hoeilaart-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764556168","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-hoeilaart-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}