{"product_id":"de-st-15-0-82-landkreis-anhalt-bitterfeld-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"DE-ST 15-0-82 Landkreis Anhalt-Bitterfeld COA (Germany) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDE-ST 15-0-82 Landkreis Anhalt-Bitterfeld COA Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate and meaningful coat of arms of the Landkreis Anhalt-Bitterfeld in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The design is a quartered shield, meticulously divided into four distinct fields, each representing a key historical element of the district's rich heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eField Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Left (Field 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Dominating the top left is a silver field graced by a black bear, the traditional symbol of the Ascanian\/Anhalt princely lineage. The bear walks leftward atop a red battlemented wall, visually linking the district to its Anhalt heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Right (Field 2):\u003c\/b\u003e  The top right field presents a gold backdrop, upon which a black lion with red claws and tongue stands. This lion is the heraldic emblem of the Saxon-Wettin dynasty, symbolizing the historical influence of Saxony within the district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Left (Field 3):\u003c\/b\u003e The bottom left introduces a silver field featuring three red \"Seeblätter\" (lake-leaves). These leaves are derived from the arms of the Counts of Brehna, a medieval noble family whose domain encompassed parts of the present-day district, linking the design to the local history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Right (Field 4):\u003c\/b\u003e  The bottom right features a striking red background upon which a silver\/white palm tree laden with fruit is depicted. This unique symbol stems from the former district of Köthen (Anhalt) and pays homage to the Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft (\"Fruit-bearing Society\"), a cultural and scientific organization founded in Köthen in 1617. This adds an element of intellectual heritage to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eOverall Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe quartered arrangement of the coat of arms serves to unify the various historical territories that now comprise the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district. Each element, from the Anhalt bear to the Saxon lion, the Brehna leaves, and the Köthen palm tree, contributes to a cohesive visual narrative, reflecting the district's complex and diverse history.  The design effectively communicates a sense of unity across the varied past influences within the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51242413555992,"sku":"13124889240093551808","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/de-st-15-0-82-landkreis-anhalt-bitterfeld-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765587980","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/de-st-15-0-82-landkreis-anhalt-bitterfeld-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}