{"product_id":"blason-province-ca-ile-du-prince-edouard-canada-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Blason province ca Île-du-Prince-Édouard (Canada) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason province ca Île-du-Prince-Édouard (Canada) Pint Glass 16oz - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the intricate and symbolic Coat of Arms of Prince Edward Island, a heraldic emblem granted in 1905 and augmented in 2002. The design is a vibrant representation of the province's history, natural beauty, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design, the shield, is composed of several key components. The background, a silver field (argent), represents the province's resources and wealth. Upon this field rests a green island (vert), symbolizing Prince Edward Island itself.  On the island, a mature oak tree stands to the left, representing Britain, while three young oak saplings on the right symbolize the province's three counties: Kings, Queens, and Prince.  Above this scene, a red band (gules) features a gold (or) lion passant guardant, taken from the Royal Arms and a reference to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, for whom the province was named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crest above the shield depicts a blue jay (\u003cem\u003eCyanocitta cristata\u003c\/em\u003e), the official avian emblem of the Island, perched on a grassy mount. The blue jay is depicted \"reguardant,\" looking back over its shoulder, and crowned with the Royal Crown, signifying the province's status within Canada.  In its beak, the blue jay holds a red oak leaf, a reference to the province’s official tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Supporters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo silver foxes (\u003cem\u003eVulpes fulva\u003c\/em\u003e), rare animals native to the region, flank the shield as supporters. These foxes are a nod to the historical significance of the fur trade and represent sagacity and wit. One fox is adorned with a garland of potato blossoms, representing the Island's potato farming industry. The other wears a length of fishing net, symbolizing the province's fishing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Compartment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base, or compartment, of the design features a green mount adorned with a Mi'kmaq eight-pointed star, representing the sun. Surrounding the star are various floral emblems: roses for England, lilies for France, thistles for Scotland, shamrocks for Ireland, and Lady's Slippers, the floral emblem of the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Motto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motto, \"Parva sub ingenti,\" which translates to \"The small under the protection of the great,\" is displayed beneath the design, adding another layer of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50893541998872,"sku":"30777130620618104040","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-province-ca-le-du-prince-douard-canada-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764553336","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-province-ca-ile-du-prince-edouard-canada-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}