{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-semirechensk-oblast-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of Semirechensk Oblast (Russia) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSemirechensk Oblast Coat of Arms Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the historic coat of arms of Semirechensk Oblast, a province of the Russian Empire from 1867 to 1924. The design is a vivid representation of imperial heraldry, rich in symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary element is the shield, featuring a striking red (scarlet) background. At the heart of the design, a gold (yellow) inverted crescent moon takes center stage, placed against the red field.  The top portion of the shield (the chief) is rendered in gold and is sprinkled with small depictions of the imperial double-headed eagle, a symbol of the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe shield itself is crowned with an ancient tsarist crown, further emphasizing the oblast's imperial status. Surrounding the shield are golden oak leaves, tied together with a ribbon which historically represented the Order of Saint Andrew or a similar imperial ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe inverted crescent moon is a key element, subtly referencing the Muslim-Turkic populations and the cultural and geographic context of the region, which covered parts of modern-day Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.  This design choice was common in imperial heraldry, where crescents often alluded to the Eastern and Muslim provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe golden chief, with its scattered imperial eagles, overtly signifies Semirechensk's position as a province under the formal sovereignty of the Russian Empire. The presence of the crown and the surrounding oak leaves or ornamental ribbon reinforces the oblast's status as an imperial administrative unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51340231541016,"sku":"16572818733998450908","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-semirechensk-oblast-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765785986","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-semirechensk-oblast-russia-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}