{"product_id":"coa-ferdinand-ii-of-portugal-modern-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"COA Ferdinand II of Portugal modern (Portugal) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCOA Ferdinand II of Portugal Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases a stunning visual representation of the Coat of Arms of Ferdinand II of Portugal, meticulously recreated in the modern Portuguese heraldic style. The design is a vibrant testament to the union of Portuguese royalty and the German princely lineage of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of the design is the shield, which is divided (impaled) to symbolize the merging of two powerful heritages. The dexter side, representing Portugal, prominently features the national arms: Argent, displaying five blue escutcheons arranged in a cross, each adorned with five silver plates in a saltire formation. This central emblem is encircled by a red (gules) border adorned with seven golden castles, a hallmark of Portuguese heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the sinister side, the shield displays the intricate arms of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. This section is quartered, revealing the heraldic symbols of the ducal house: Saxony, Thuringia, Meissen, the Palatinate of Saxony, Jülich, Cleves, and Berg. An inescutcheon, a smaller shield placed in the center, holds a red heart surmounted by a green crown of rue, the symbol of the Ernestine Duchies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Embellishments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the shield rests the majestic Royal Crown of Portugal, a closed crown with five visible arches, topped by a globe and cross. This crown signifies the regal authority of Ferdinand II, who was King Consort of Portugal. The design is flanked by two golden wyverns or dragons, the traditional supporters of the Portuguese royal arms, representing strength and vigilance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to the design's splendor is a red mantle, lined with ermine and trimmed with gold, draped around the shield and crowned by the royal crown. The optional motto, \"In Hoc Signo Vinces,\" a historical motto of the Portuguese monarchy, is not visually represented but holds symbolic weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire design powerfully conveys the intertwined destinies of the Portuguese monarchy and the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. It is a visual narrative celebrating the historical union and legacy of Ferdinand II, reflecting his dual heritage and royal status in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51360945242392,"sku":"32389198994383711204","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coa-ferdinand-ii-of-portugal-modern-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768420297","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-ferdinand-ii-of-portugal-modern-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}