{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-renkum-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Renkum (Netherlands) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRenkum Coat of Arms Shot Glass: A Miniature History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate and historically rich coat of arms of Renkum, a municipality in the Netherlands. The design is a miniature heraldic masterpiece, packed with symbolic meaning and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Quartered Chronicle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is the shield, quartered into four distinct sections, each representing a key aspect of Renkum's historical development. This division creates a visual narrative, encapsulating centuries of heritage within a single image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Quarters: A Tapestry of Symbols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e1st Quarter: Saxon Heritage.\u003c\/b\u003e  A silver (white) rearing horse against a red (keel) background.  This signifies the region's connection to its early Saxon roots and legendary leaders.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e2nd Quarter: Duchy of Guelders.\u003c\/b\u003e A golden, crowned, double-tailed lion with red tongue and claws, set against a blue (azure) background.  This pays homage to the historical influence of the Duchy of Guelders, which once held dominion over the area.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e3rd Quarter: Lordship of Doorwerth.\u003c\/b\u003e A horizontal gold bar accompanied by six small gold rectangles (three above, three below) on a blue (azure) background.  This represents the former lordship of Doorwerth, a significant local territory now integrated into Renkum.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e4th Quarter: Van Baer Family.\u003c\/b\u003e A diagonal red (keel) stripe (a “bend”) on a gold (or) background. This refers to the influential Van Baer noble family, who held substantial land in the area during the Middle Ages.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Gravenkroon: A Noble Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAbove the shield, a \"gravenkroon\" (count's or noble's crown) completes the design. This crown symbolizes Renkum's historical connection to noble lineage and its past status as a countship or noble estate, further enriching the heraldic story told by this miniature work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe combined elements transform this shot glass from a simple drinking vessel into a striking representation of history, heritage, and the intricate connections that have shaped the municipality of Renkum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51341364363544,"sku":"27795255810704350733","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-renkum-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765782951","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-renkum-netherlands-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}