{"product_id":"communesbelgique-ottignies-louvain-la-neuve-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"CommunesBelgique-Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCommunesBelgique-Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz - Design Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate coat of arms of Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, a Belgian municipality, offering a visual journey through its historical roots. The design is a quartered shield, meticulously divided into four distinct sections, each representing a significant part of the commune's past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Heraldic Tapestry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first quarter, in the top left, features a field of gold (Or) with a horizontal blue band (fess azure), a nod to the de Spangen family, who were lords of Ottignies and Mousty. Moving to the top right, the second quarter presents a blue (azure) background with a diagonal gold band (bend or) flanked by two silver doves, complete with red beaks and legs, and a blue border adorned with eight gold letter-taus, representing the Coloma family of Céroux-Mousty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe bottom left quarter displays a blue background with a gold cross, with a gold scallop shell in each corner, a tribute to Anne-Josèphe de la Croix, Abbess of Florival. Lastly, in the bottom right, a gold field holds three red roosters, symbolizing the former commune of Limelette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe overall design is a composite of symbols, celebrating the merger of the historical municipalities. Each element holds deep meaning: the Spangen's band, the Coloma's doves, the scallops of de la Croix, and the roosters of Limelette, all come together to create a unified symbol for the commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe scallop shells, in particular, evoke themes of pilgrimage, linking the arms to the historical Biéreau farm site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51254093611288,"sku":"18978866920352564472","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/communesbelgique-ottignies-louvain-la-neuve-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765584035","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/communesbelgique-ottignies-louvain-la-neuve-belgium-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}