{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-neringa-1968-lithuania-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Neringa 1968 (Lithuania) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoat of Arms of Neringa (1968) Shot Glass - Design Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the heraldic design of the 1968 Coat of Arms of Neringa, a municipality in Lithuania, created to represent the historic fishing villages of the Curonian Spit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eShield Division and Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design features a shield divided into six alternating black and white (silver) fields. Each field contains stylized shapes representing the traditional Curonian weathervane emblems, locally known as \u003ci\u003ekurenai\u003c\/i\u003e, associated with the fishing villages of Nida, Preila, Purvynė, Juodkrantė, and Pervalka.  These symbols, originally used to identify fishing boats, are rich with local cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOne white (silver) field within the shield has a symbolic meaning.  It represents Karvaiciai and other villages that were historically lost to the shifting sands of the dunes, a poignant reminder of the region's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003e\"N\" Letter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the design, a silver letter \"N\" rests against a blue background. This \"N\" represents the name \"Neringa,\" the newly-named municipality for which the coat of arms was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eCultural Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe graphic elements of the Coat of Arms are rooted in the Curonian weathervane tradition, which served as mandatory boat identification signs on the Curonian Lagoon in the 19th century.  This design honors this local cultural heritage through its imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51344621437208,"sku":"23732915763936048842","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-neringa-1968-lithuania-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765776364","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-neringa-1968-lithuania-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}