{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-the-house-of-cybo-malaspina-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Coat of arms of the House of Cybo-Malaspina (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCybo-Malaspina Coat of Arms Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate and historically rich coat of arms of the House of Cybo-Malaspina, a prominent Italian noble family. The design is a visual symphony of heraldic elements, each carrying significant meaning and representing the family's lineage and values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Shield: A Divided Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central element is the shield, divided into two distinct sections. The upper portion, known as the \"chief,\" presents a gold (Or) background emblazoned with a commanding black double-headed eagle. This imperial symbol represents authority and connections to the Holy Roman Empire, reflecting the family's aspirations and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower half of the shield, in vibrant red (Gules), depicts a \"flowery thorn,\" or \"spino fiorito,\" in its natural colors. This striking image is a visual pun on the family name \"Malaspina,\" meaning \"bad thorn,\" yet transformed into a proud symbol through the flowering bush. This flowering thorn is the visual expression of the family name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOver the red field, a prominent diagonal band known as a \"bend,\" is laid across the shield, decorated in a checkered pattern of silver (white) and blue squares. This \"chequy bend\" is a direct inheritance from the Cybo family, representing their contribution to the merged lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Embellishments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the very top of the shield, on the chief, a cross red on silver. This is another inheritance from the Cybo family, representing their contribution to the merged lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design may include, in some versions, a gold diamond-shaped inescutcheon (small shield), with the Medici arms. The presence of this symbol, if used, highlights the family's alliances through marriage and connections to one of the most powerful families in Florence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Motto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCompleting the design is a white\/silver motto banner, held by the eagle, which bears the word \"LIBERTAS\" in bold black letters. This Latin word for \"Liberty\" encapsulates the family's core principles and serves as a powerful testament to their values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe entire design evokes the rich history, noble lineage, and values of the House of Cybo-Malaspina, making it a powerful and visually compelling emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51335707427096,"sku":"23287574136150817039","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-the-house-of-cybo-malaspina-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765570518","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/coat-of-arms-of-the-house-of-cybo-malaspina-italy-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}