{"product_id":"coa-of-italian-east-africa-wiki-style-ethiopia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"COA of Italian East Africa Wiki Style (Ethiopia) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCOA of Italian East Africa Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the intricate Coat of Arms of Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana), a symbol of Italian colonial administration in East Africa from 1936 to 1941. The design is a direct representation of the heraldic emblem, offering a glimpse into the history and symbolism of the region during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eQuartered Shield: A Tapestry of Colonial Territories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is the shield, quartered to represent the major governorates and colonial components of Italian East Africa. Each quadrant is meticulously rendered to capture the heraldic details as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst Quarter (Eritrea):\u003c\/b\u003e The upper section features a red leopard-spotted lioness, armed in gold, with a silver star on its chest, set against a silver background. The lower portion depicts wavy lines of blue and silver, symbolizing the Red Sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecond Quarter (Amhara):\u003c\/b\u003e The upper field shows a black-sleeved arm holding a horizontal Roman gladius, all rendered in gold against a gold background. The lower field presents a gold Coptic cross on a red background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThird Quarter (Somalia):\u003c\/b\u003e The upper portion displays a gold leopard with black spots under a silver star on a blue field. The lower field presents two six-pointed silver stars in horizontal alignment on a red background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFourth Quarter (Galla-Sidamo):\u003c\/b\u003e A gold field is bisected by a wavy blue fess, and a natural-colored plough is featured in chief.  Overlaying the fourth quarter are additional charges representing Shewa (Scioa) and Harar. Shewa is represented by a stylized five-peaked mountain in silver topped by the Roman legionary emblem in gold, while Harar features a green crescent on a silver background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOrnaments and Symbolic Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design, as presented, captures the essential elements of the Coat of Arms, often seen in its simplest form. The full heraldic treatment of the original emblem, complete with all its complexities, is distilled for this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of these elements provides a visually compelling design, rich with historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50872956485912,"sku":"14190409254266874853","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coa-of-italian-east-africa-wiki-style-ethiopia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764570021","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-of-italian-east-africa-wiki-style-ethiopia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}