{"product_id":"coa-king-alphonse-v-of-portugal-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"COA king Alphonse V of Portugal (Portugal) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCOA King Afonso V of Portugal Pint Glass - Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the heraldic brilliance of King Afonso V of Portugal's coat of arms, a powerful visual statement of his royal authority and dynastic claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCore Design: The Portuguese Royal Arms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central design element, prominently displayed, is the classic Portuguese royal shield. This consists of a silver (white) field bearing five smaller blue shields, arranged in a cross formation. Each of these blue shields is emblazoned with five silver roundels (bezants) in a saltire (X) pattern. Encircling this central emblem is a vibrant red border, adorned with seven golden castles. This configuration, deeply rooted in Portuguese history, symbolized the kingdom's strength, the reconquest, and the fortified frontiers of the realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAfonso V's Personal Heraldry: Quartering for Claims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTo reflect King Afonso V's aspirations and his claim to the thrones of Castile and León, the design features a quartered format. The first and fourth quarters retain the standard Portuguese arms, as described above. The second and third quarters are then dedicated to Castile and León. The quarter dedicated to Castile consists of a golden castle on a red background. The quarter dedicated to León showcases a purple lion rampant, crowned, on a silver field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design eloquently represents King Afonso V's dual identity as King of Portugal and claimant to the thrones of Castile and León. The Portuguese arms stand for the kingdom of Portugal, while the quartered elements display his dynastic ambitions on the Iberian Peninsula. The visual impact conveys royalty, conquest, and the intricate connections of medieval European politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50873056919832,"sku":"27186104373984961714","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coa-king-alphonse-v-of-portugal-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764569536","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-king-alphonse-v-of-portugal-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}