{"product_id":"blason-leopold-ier-de-belgique-1790-1865-variante-1-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Blason Léopold Ier de Belgique 1790-1865 Variante 1 (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Léopold Ier de Belgique - Variante 1 (Pint Glass Design)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the intricate heraldic design known as “Blason Léopold Ier de Belgique, Variante 1,” the coat of arms used by Léopold I, the first King of the Belgians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements and Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe design is dominated by a complex shield, divided into several key elements. The primary visual impact comes from the intricate arrangement of quarterings, representing Léopold I's lineage and titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe shield is quartered, meaning it is divided into four sections. The first and fourth quarters showcase counter-quartering, displaying the arms of England (three gold lions on red), Scotland (red lion on gold), and Ireland (gold harp on blue). The second and third quarters feature the arms of Saxony, characterized by ten alternating bars of gold and black, topped with a green crancelin (a wreath). Over all of this is an escutcheon, or shield in the middle. The central escutcheon holds the core of the design: a black field bearing a gold lion, armed and langued in red. This majestic lion is the symbol of the Kingdom of Belgium itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAn overall escutcheon (a shield that sits on top of all the other quarters) displays a tripartite in pale reversed of Brunswick, Lunebourg, and Westphalia. A five-point label crowns the whole design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe design is a potent symbol of Léopold I's dual role: as a European royal with a rich dynastic heritage, and as the King of the newly independent Belgium. The quartered arms reflect the diverse lineages and claims associated with his family tree, highlighting connections to significant European royal houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the Belgian lion in the central escutcheon firmly establishes his position as King. The overall composition is a statement of sovereignty, heritage, and the interwoven nature of Léopold I’s personal identity with the newly formed Belgian nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50890583245080,"sku":"60888886298857105161","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-lopold-ier-de-belgique-1790-1865-variante-1-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764556356","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-leopold-ier-de-belgique-1790-1865-variante-1-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}