{"product_id":"blason-ville-be-mons-hainaut-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Blason ville be Mons Hainaut (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlason Ville de Mons Hainaut (Belgium) Pint Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the majestic coat of arms (blason) of Mons, a city in the Belgian province of Hainaut. The artwork is a faithful representation of this heraldic emblem, echoing the city's rich history and symbolic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCentral Image: The Fortified City\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe heart of the design features a fortified silver (argent) city, complete with four imposing towers. The city rests upon a vibrant green (sinople) terrace, visually anchoring the emblem. This imagery reflects Mons's historic significance as a fortified urban center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTower Details \u0026amp; Embellishments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTwo of the inner towers proudly display golden pennants (guidons). The two outer towers are crowned with golden imperial orbs, each topped with a cross, symbols often linked to authority and historical ties to the Holy Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eGuarding the Gate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe city's gate is depicted open, with a raised portcullis above a silver lion-like dog, standing in vigilant guard. This symbolizes protection and watchfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eInescutcheon: The Hainaut Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the gate, a smaller shield (inescutcheon) displays the arms of the County of Hainaut. It's a quarterly design: the first and fourth quarters feature a black lion (armed and langued red) on a gold field, while the second and third quarters feature a red lion (armed and langued blue) on a gold field. This inclusion highlights Mons's historical role as the original capital of Hainaut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOverall Meaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe entire design evokes the proud history of Mons, connecting its identity as a strategic and fortified city with its heritage as the capital of Hainaut, represented by the repeated use of its arms in the design. The artwork is a miniature visual history book on the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50887823393048,"sku":"91025225667520650386","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-ville-be-mons-hainaut-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764557095","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-ville-be-mons-hainaut-belgium-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}