{"product_id":"blason-louis-ii-de-hongrie-orn-ext-poland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason Louis II de Hongrie orn ext (Poland) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Louis II de Hongrie orn ext (Poland) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a striking heraldic design, the \"Blason Louis II de Hongrie orn ext,\" the coat of arms of Louis II of Hungary, with a special emphasis on his Polish connections. The artwork presents a complex composition of historical symbols, offering a visual journey through the realms and dynastic ties of the king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Royal Assemblage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central visual element is a quartered shield, the core of the heraldic design. Each quarter holds a distinct element representing Louis II's domains and claims. The first quarter is defined by the iconic Árpád stripes, a pattern of red and white bars that represent the ancient Kingdom of Hungary.  The second quarter features a patriarchal cross, emerging from a crown and positioned above green hills, also associated with the Hungarian kings. The third quarter displays three crowned leopard heads, signifying Dalmatia, a region historically linked to the Hungarian crown. Finally, the fourth quarter presents the Bohemian lion, a silver lion with a forked tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Polish Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design, within a central, smaller shield (inescutcheon), lies the coat of arms of Poland. This is rendered as a crowned white eagle on a red field.  This central Polish emblem reflects Louis II's Jagiellonian heritage and his dynastic ties to Poland, highlighting the familial connections between the Polish and Hungarian royal houses during that era.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall composition is a powerful emblem of royal power and heritage. The quarters showcase the lands ruled or claimed by Louis II, while the central Polish eagle vividly represents his lineage and claims.  The design is a sophisticated visual language, narrating the complex history and dynastic connections of a 16th-century European monarch through the symbols of heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51473129996568,"sku":"50644239860089483718","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-louis-ii-de-hongrie-orn-ext-poland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768377870","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-louis-ii-de-hongrie-orn-ext-poland-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}