{"product_id":"coa-of-mariupol-1811-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"COA of Mariupol 1811 (Ukraine) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCOA of Mariupol 1811 (Ukraine) Shot Glass - Design Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms (COA) of Mariupol, Ukraine, as it was officially designed and approved in 1811 during the city's incorporation into the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a shield, the central element of heraldry, divided horizontally. The upper portion, known as the chief, presents a vibrant blue field. Centered within this field is a radiant, gold eight-pointed Christian cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion, or base, of the shield is depicted in black.  Dominating this field is a silver crescent moon, its horns gracefully pointing upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is rich in symbolism. The crescent moon, positioned in the base, commemorates the city's origins in a region once under Ottoman rule, representing a historical connection to the past. The eight-pointed cross, depicted in gold above the crescent on a blue background, symbolizes the arrival of Christianity and Mariupol's integration under the protection of the Russian state and the Orthodox faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue field is suggestive of the sky and the nearby Sea of Azov, visually anchoring the design to the geography of the city. Black, as used in this historic COA, conveys solemnity and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51355566637336,"sku":"32692812562956317314","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coa-of-mariupol-1811-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768430054","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coa-of-mariupol-1811-ukraine-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}