{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-portuguese-guinea-1935-1951-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Coat of arms of Portuguese Guinea 1935-1951 (Portugal) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePortuguese Guinea (1935-1951) Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the coat of arms of Portuguese Guinea, a colonial emblem reflecting Portugal's presence in what is now Guinea-Bissau during the period of 1935 to 1951. The design is a direct representation of colonial heraldic style, blending Portuguese national symbols with elements unique to the overseas territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCentral Shield: A Symbol of Sovereignty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design lies the central shield, echoing the core elements of the Portuguese national coat of arms. It's a key symbol of Portuguese sovereignty over the colony. The shield is divided, featuring the iconic arrangement of five small blue shields, each containing five silver bezants (coins). This arrangement forms a cross, a symbolic representation of faith and the divine. Bordering the shield is a red border adorned with seven golden castles. The castles are a common heraldic element of Portugal, representing the nation's military strength and fortifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eColonial Context: Identifying Portuguese Guinea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central shield, is placed within a more elaborate colonial escutcheon, further signifying the territory. The escutcheon, often embellished with decorative elements, is designed to identify and celebrate the unique identity of Portuguese Guinea within the wider Portuguese empire. The entire visual scheme serves primarily ceremonial and administrative purposes, used to visually represent the colony on various official documents, flags, and public buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms, as depicted on this glass, encapsulates the complex relationship between the colonizer and the colonized, embodying both the power and the identity of Portuguese Guinea during a specific historical period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50860792119576,"sku":"13597784165949334281","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-portuguese-guinea-1935-1951-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764666036","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-portuguese-guinea-1935-1951-portugal-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}