{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-british-honduras-1907-1981-belize-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of British Honduras 1907-1981 (Belize) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of British Honduras Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of British Honduras, a symbol rich in colonial history and economic significance. The artwork meticulously replicates the heraldic emblem used from 1907 until the country's renaming to Belize in 1973, and officially until 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Division of Labor and Trade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is the shield, divided into three distinct sections. Two sections prominently display tools associated with the logging industry: a paddle and a squaring axe. These symbolize the core economic foundation of the colony, representing the labor of lumbermen and the importance of mahogany harvesting. The third section depicts a ship, a visual representation of commerce and maritime trade, acknowledging the colony's port-based nature and its reliance on shipping for economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAbove and Beside the Shield: Unity and Prosperity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, a mahogany tree is prominently featured, further emphasizing the significance of this valuable timber to the local economy. Supporting the shield on either side are two figures: a European settler holding a paddle and a man of African descent with an axe. This composition symbolizes the diverse labor forces that contributed to the colony's development and prosperity. The motto, \"Sub Umbra Floreo,\" meaning \"I flourish in the shade,\" is placed at the bottom, alluding to both the shade of the mahogany trees and the prosperity derived from the forestry industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51351823417624,"sku":"30458780136765680875","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/coat-of-arms-of-british-honduras-1907-1981-belize-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768441827","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-british-honduras-1907-1981-belize-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}