{"product_id":"blason-ville-be-aartrijke-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Blason ville be Aartrijke (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAartrijke Coat of Arms Shot Glass - Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of Aartrijke, a village in West Flanders, Belgium. The design is a direct representation of the official blazon, or heraldic description, of the village's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Canvas of Azure and Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe primary element is a traditional heraldic shield, depicted in a deep \u003cstrong\u003eazure\u003c\/strong\u003e blue.  This color, also known as blue, provides the backdrop for the central design elements and evokes a sense of history and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Besants: Silver Rounds with a Twist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eDominating the shield are three \u003cstrong\u003ebesants\u003c\/strong\u003e, or silver roundels.  These circular shapes are a key part of the heraldic design. Two besants are positioned at the top of the shield, side-by-side, while a third rests at the base. This arrangement is visually striking because the bottom besant is designed with double the diameter of the other two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Historical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe exact meaning of these silver circles is not definitively known, but they have represented the town since as early as the 17th century. The unique sizing of the silver besants, where the bottom is twice the diameter of the other two, emerged around 1843, adding a distinctive visual element to Aartrijke's heraldic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51472884859160,"sku":"79028341109472768380","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-ville-be-aartrijke-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768380112","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-ville-be-aartrijke-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}