{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-noordoostpolder-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Noordoostpolder (Netherlands) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNoordoostpolder Coat of Arms Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the heraldic coat of arms of Noordoostpolder, a municipality in the Netherlands, a design officially granted in 1963. The artwork presents a quartered shield, topped with a traditional Dutch municipal crown, offering a compelling visual narrative of the region's history and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first quarter of the shield, located top left, features a silver fleur-de-lis on a blue background. This elegant symbol is a direct tribute to Cornelis Lely, the visionary engineer and statesman who spearheaded the Zuiderzee Works, the monumental land reclamation project that gave rise to the Noordoostpolder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second quarter, found top right, displays a stylized black castle with three pinnacles against a gold backdrop. This element represents the historic castle of the Counts of Kuinre, who held dominion over the territory during the Middle Ages, offering a nod to the region's medieval past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the third quarter, bottom left, the design features five red diagonal bends set on a gold field. This heraldic pattern reflects the old territorial arms associated with the medieval local authorities of the region, further emphasizing the historical roots of Noordoostpolder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth quarter, situated bottom right, presents a silver coin adorned with a double-lined black cross pommelly, surrounded by four black roundels. This signifies the historic mint at Emmeloord, where coins were struck under the rule of the Counts of Kuinre, solidifying the medieval connection within the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCrowning the shield is a standard Dutch municipal crown, composed of three leaves and two pearls, signifying the official municipal status of Noordoostpolder. This complete design is a visual testament to the region's evolution, intertwining historical and engineering symbolism within a classic heraldic framework.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50861172326680,"sku":"82233583111865226637","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-noordoostpolder-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764663644","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-noordoostpolder-netherlands-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}