{"product_id":"bottanuco-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Bottanuco-Stemma (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBottanuco-Stemma (Italy) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the official coat of arms (stemma) of Bottanuco, Italy, a design rich in historical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Divided Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a shield, \"partito\" (vertically divided). The left half, against a gold (or) background, presents a steel sword, its point directed downwards, flanked by three upside-down red hearts arranged horizontally. The right half features a natural-colored goose feather (penna d’oca) laid diagonally against a red (gules) backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Chief of Conflict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe top of the shield, the \"chief,\" is divided, with blue (azure) on the left and black (sable) on the right, further dividing the top section. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism Woven in Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe sword and hearts tell of Bottanuco’s past. The sword, point down, may symbolize the defeat and mourning of the town when it was destroyed in 1398, while the three inverted red hearts are associated with the Colleoni family, who held significant power over the area. The goose feather pays homage to Giovanni Finazzi, a notable local historian. The blue and black chief represent the historic conflicts of the area between the Guelphs and Ghibellines factions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCivic Pride\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe entire design, officially recognized in 1967, is topped with a civic crown, a common feature of municipal coats of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51465985294616,"sku":"87612483229203337465","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/bottanuco-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768392234","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/bottanuco-stemma-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}