{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-drissa-1781-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Drissa 1781 (Russia) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Drissa (1781) Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the historic Coat of Arms of Drissa, a town within the Polotsk Viceroyalty of the Russian Empire, as officially approved in 1781. The design is a striking example of 18th-century Russian municipal heraldry, embodying both imperial authority and local identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDivided Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design adheres to the typical format of the era, dividing the shield horizontally into two distinct sections. This division reflects the administrative structure of the time, presenting both the regional affiliation and the unique character of Drissa itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eUpper Field: Polotsk Viceroyalty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe upper half of the shield proudly displays the Coat of Arms of the Polotsk Viceroyalty. This section features a silver armored knight on horseback, brandishing a raised sword, against a vivid red field. The knight represents the historic Pahonia (Pogoń), a potent symbol of the region's Lithuanian and Ruthenian heritage, signifying the broader historical context of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eLower Field: Drissa's Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower section unveils the symbol of Drissa itself: a silver (white) fortified tower or stronghold set against a blue field. This strong visual element underscores the town's historical significance as a border fortress and a strategic defensive settlement. The blue background, traditionally associated with water, loyalty, and vigilance, provides a contrasting canvas. The tower itself embodies protection, strength, and municipal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOverall Heraldic Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe combined design emphasizes Drissa's military and strategic importance within the Russian Empire. The juxtaposition of the viceroyalty's emblem with the town's specific representation underscores the integration of the local identity within the larger imperial framework. It is a powerful visual representation of history and identity, a timeless image of civic pride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50867715113240,"sku":"21915267280453348296","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-drissa-1781-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764650875","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-drissa-1781-russia-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}