{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-john-adams-united-states-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of Arms of John Adams (United States) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoat of Arms of John Adams Pint Glass 16oz - Design Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the heraldic design of John Adams, the second President of the United States.  It’s a striking visual representation of his personal coat of arms, used during his diplomatic service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield (Arms)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central design element is a shield, described in heraldic terms as \"Gules six crosses-crosslet fitchy Argent, on a chief Or three pellets.\"  This translates visually to a red field (Gules) bearing six small crosses with pointed lower arms (crosses-crosslet fitchy) in silver (Argent). Above this is a gold (Or) horizontal band, known as a chief, adorned with three black roundels (pellets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism Within the Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe black roundels, called pellets, within the gold chief were altered by Adams. The center pellet features a fleur-de-lis, a symbol associated with France. The other two pellets each display a lion passant guardant, representing Great Britain. These additions reflect Adams's diplomatic service and his involvement in forming relationships with those two nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCrest \u0026amp; Motto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, the crest depicts a walking lion (passant) holding a cross-crosslet fitchy, echoing the design from the shield. The motto, \"Libertatem amicitiam retinebis et fidem,\" which translates to \"Hold fast to liberty, friendship, and faith,\" surrounds the design providing a layer of meaning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDiplomatic Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall design served as John Adams's personal heraldic identity. It appeared on important documents, such as passports and the Treaty of Paris (1783), where he used a wax seal featuring this coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50864810885400,"sku":"28068465401169234024","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-john-adams-united-states-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764656565","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-john-adams-united-states-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}