{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-bendery-1872-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Bendery 1872 (Russia) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Bendery 1872 Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the richly detailed Coat of Arms of Bendery, as designed in 1872 during the city's time within the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is a blue (azure) shield, forming the primary canvas of the design.  Across it, a golden lion, with its red tongue and eyes, stands imposingly on its hind legs. This lion represents the courage and strength of the city, a direct reference to the presence of King Charles XII of Sweden in Bendery after the Battle of Poltava. A silver (white) zigzag diagonal band cuts across the lion and shield, adorned with three black crescents. This band symbolizes the city's history as an Ottoman fortress and its capture by Russian forces on three occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the upper corner (chief) of the shield is the coat of arms of the Bessarabia Governorate, representing the city’s regional affiliation within the empire. A silver mural (city) crown, featuring three visible towers, sits atop the shield, signifying Bendery's municipal status. Surrounding the shield are golden wheat ears, bound together with the Alexander Ribbon, a motif representing prosperity and loyalty to the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOverall Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design, created under the heraldic system of the Russian Empire, skillfully blends local historical symbols with imperial elements. The lion and crescents speak to Bendery’s specific history, while the crown, regional coat of arms, and wheat ears reflect the heraldic standards of the era and the city's place within the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50868245627160,"sku":"41917561949788154494","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coat-of-arms-of-bendery-1872-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764646581","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-bendery-1872-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}