{"product_id":"coa-italy-country-history-charles-i-of-naples-1246-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coa Italy Country History Charles I of Naples 1246 (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoa Italy Country History Charles I of Naples 1246 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the heraldic artistry of Charles I of Naples, also known as Charles of Anjou. The design meticulously replicates his coat of arms, adopted in the pivotal year of 1246, offering a window into the visual language of medieval nobility and territorial control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Royal Arms and Territorial Claim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary element of the design is the azure field, scattered with golden fleurs-de-lys. This \"semé-de-lys or\" is a direct inheritance from his French royal lineage, a clear declaration of his noble birth as the son of a King of France. It grounds the design in the traditions of French royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Bordure: Defining Status and Domain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA significant addition distinguishes Charles's arms: a \"bordure compony of gules and argent.\" This distinctive border is composed of alternating red (gules) and silver (argent) squares. The bordure signifies his specific territorial holdings, the County of Anjou and Maine, Provence, and Forcalquier, while further indicating his rank and power within the realms he governed. The incorporation of a border, while common in heraldry, is a way to distinguish one's arms from those of their liege lord, marking independence and autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis striking combination of the French royal arms and the unique bordure creates a compelling heraldic statement, elegantly encapsulating Charles I's identity as a ruler with deep roots and far-reaching dominion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51359380013336,"sku":"15239405333423014751","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coa-italy-country-history-charles-i-of-naples-1246-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768427816","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-italy-country-history-charles-i-of-naples-1246-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}