{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-canada-1868-canada-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Canada 1868 (Canada) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Canada 1868 Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shot glass features a historically significant design: the original Coat of Arms of Canada, granted in 1868. This emblem represents the very beginnings of the Dominion of Canada after Confederation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of the design is the shield, quartered to showcase the heraldic symbols of Canada's founding influences. It speaks volumes about the nation's origins and connections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngland:\u003c\/b\u003e Displayed in the first quarter, featuring three golden lions passant guardant on a red (gules) field, reflecting Canada's strong ties to the United Kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScotland:\u003c\/b\u003e The second quarter presents a golden lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory (a border of fleur-de-lis) on a gold (or) field, honoring the Scottish heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIreland:\u003c\/b\u003e In the third quarter, a golden harp with silver (argent) strings on a blue (azure) background, paying tribute to the Irish influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrance:\u003c\/b\u003e The final quarter, the familiar three golden fleurs-de-lis on a blue background, representing the historical French presence in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of maple leaves in this 1868 version is noteworthy, as they were later incorporated. The design's simplicity served a practical purpose, ideal for seals and official documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design speaks of the early years of Canada, a new nation rooted in European heritage. The use of the English, Scottish, Irish, and French symbols highlights the colonial origins of the country, reflecting the cultural makeup of the new dominion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51351595942168,"sku":"22309022757831209198","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-canada-1868-canada-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768442657","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-canada-1868-canada-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}