{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-ernest-august-duke-of-brunswick-luneburg-1661-1692-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of Arms of Ernest August Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg 1661-1692 (Germany) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of Ernest August, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the heraldic design of Ernest August, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, as it appeared during his reign from 1661 to 1692 in what is now Germany. The artwork meticulously recreates the historical coat of arms, a powerful symbol of his lineage and territorial holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Quarterly Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of the design is the quartered shield, which is divided into multiple fields. Each field represents a facet of Ernest August’s dynastic claims, displaying the principalities under his control and his ties to the House of Welf. The arrangement of these fields within the shield illustrates the intricate combination of inherited and acquired territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eHeraldic Beasts and Dynastic Symbols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe arms prominently feature heraldic lions, a recurring motif in the Welf family heraldry. These lions, often symbolizing Brunswick or Lüneburg, denote power, courage, and nobility. The design artfully incorporates other dynastic symbols, reflecting the broader Welf heritage and the specific territories under Ernest August's rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Pre-Electoral Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNotably, this design reflects the arms used before Ernest August’s elevation to Elector of Hanover in 1692. It distinguishes itself from later versions by omitting the electoral hat and other insignia associated with the electoral rank. The artwork thus captures a specific period in Ernest August's life, documenting his identity as Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50867591971096,"sku":"21762549116666477817","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-ernest-august-duke-of-brunswick-lneburg-1661-1692-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764651992","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-ernest-august-duke-of-brunswick-luneburg-1661-1692-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}