{"product_id":"coa-king-alphonse-v-of-portugal-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"COA king Alphonse V of Portugal (Portugal) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCOA King Afonso V of Portugal Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the coat of arms (COA) of King Afonso V of Portugal, a symbol of his reign and his aspirations in the Iberian Peninsula. The design is a visual representation of his royal lineage and claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCore Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is the classic Portuguese shield, a silver (white) background featuring five smaller blue shields arranged in a cross formation.  Each of these blue shields is adorned with five silver roundels (bezants) arranged in an \"X\" or saltire pattern. This arrangement is the standard representation of Portuguese royal arms during Afonso V's reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEncircling the central shield is a red border (bordure) that is peppered with seven golden castles.  These castles are symbolic of the reconquest and the fortified borders of the kingdom, representing the strength and security of Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eQuartered Variation: Claims to Castile and León\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBecause Afonso V laid claim to the thrones of Castile and León, his coat of arms often appears quartered to reflect these ambitions.  In this version, the design is divided into four sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first and fourth quarters retain the classic Portuguese royal arms, with the silver shield, blue escutcheons, and red border of castles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters display the arms of Castile and León:  a golden castle on a red field for Castile, and a purple (sometimes referred to as \"purpure\") lion on a silver field for León. These quarters visually represent Afonso V's dynastic claims beyond Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis design is a powerful heraldic statement, blending the core Portuguese royal symbolism with the symbols of Castile and León to reflect King Afonso V's complex political ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51359375786264,"sku":"16157923449927584371","price":16.99,"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-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768428089","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-king-alphonse-v-of-portugal-portugal-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}