{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-neder-betuwe-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Neder Betuwe (Netherlands) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNeder-Betuwe Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the intricately designed coat of arms of Neder-Betuwe, a municipality in the Netherlands, a visual testament to its rich history and the merger of its constituent municipalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element of this design is the shield, quartered to reflect the heraldic heritage of Kesteren, Echteld, and Dodewaard, the former municipalities that merged to form Neder-Betuwe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe top-left quarter presents a blue field scattered with gold blocks, a reference to the coat of arms of Dodewaard.  It features a gold lion facing left, with red claws and tongue, tracing its lineage back to the Counts of Gelre (Geldern).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe top-right quarter showcases a silver\/white background scattered with blue blocks. It displays a red lion, crowned in gold, derived from the arms of Echteld and the van Wijhe family of De Wijenburg castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe bottom-left quarter features a gold background with a striking red wolf's head and neck, symbolizing the high lordship of Wolfswaard from Kesteren's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe bottom-right quarter, also derived from Kesteren, presents a blue background with two golden chalices. This imagery represents the schenkambt, a historical serving office connected to the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eMeaning and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe quartered design itself encapsulates the amalgamation of the three historical entities. The lions are a nod to noble families and territorial rulers. The wolf’s head and the double chalice offer visual representations of local feudal and administrative functions from the history of Kesteren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCrowning the shield is a golden crown with three leaves and two pearls, a common municipal symbol in the Netherlands. This signifies the municipality's authority and its connection to Dutch heraldic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn essence, the artwork on this glass captures the history and heraldic traditions of Neder-Betuwe, commemorating its origins in a visual feast of colors and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50861191004440,"sku":"32135470016641928965","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-neder-betuwe-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764663026","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-neder-betuwe-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}