{"product_id":"blason-jean-de-luxembourg-1939-luxembourg-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason Jean de Luxembourg 1939 (Luxembourg) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Jean de Luxembourg 1939 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a stunning representation of the Blason Jean de Luxembourg 1939, the personal coat of arms adopted by Jean, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Royal Heritage Depicted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design is a complex heraldic composition, expertly divided into quarters with a central shield, or \"inescutcheon.\"  This arrangement speaks volumes about Jean's heritage and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Quarterly Design: A Dynastic Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe main shield is divided into four sections, or quarters.  Quarters I and IV feature Azure (blue) fields adorned with three golden fleurs-de-lis and a Gules (red) border, representing Jean's Bourbon lineage, linking him to the French and Spanish royal families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuarters II and III depict an Azure field semé (scattered) with golden billets (rectangular shapes).  A crowned, golden lion, armed and langued in red, stands proudly within this field. This quarter represents the House of Nassau, the ruling dynasty of Luxembourg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of the Arms: The Luxembourg Lion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design, the inescutcheon, a smaller shield at the center, takes prominence. It features a design \"Barry of ten Argent and Azure,\" meaning the shield is composed of ten horizontal stripes, alternating between silver (Argent) and blue (Azure).  A Gules (red) lion rampant, crowned, armed, and langued in gold, with a forked tail (queue fourchée), forms the centerpiece.  This is the iconic \"Roude Léiw,\" or Red Lion, the national symbol of Luxembourg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism Woven In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design is rich with symbolism. The rampant lion, a classic heraldic figure, embodies courage, sovereignty, and strength.  The silver and blue striped background represents Luxembourg's medieval origins. The golden fleurs-de-lis signify French royal heritage. The crowns and billets further represent nobility and governance, reinforcing the heritage and the important role Jean held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn summary, the design elegantly combines elements of the Bourbon, Nassau, and Luxembourg families into a unique heraldic achievement, representing the dynastic heritage and lineage of Jean, the future Grand Duke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473258479896,"sku":"14412174252296786459","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-jean-de-luxembourg-1939-luxembourg-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768377342","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-jean-de-luxembourg-1939-luxembourg-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}