{"product_id":"deu-kreis-steinburg-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"DEU Kreis Steinburg COA (Germany) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDEU Kreis Steinburg COA (Germany) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the official coat of arms (Wappen) of Kreis Steinburg, a district in northern Germany. The design is a vibrant representation of the district's history, geography, and constituent regions, meticulously rendered to capture the essence of its heraldic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eMain Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary element is a red field, serving as the backdrop, upon which the central scene is set. At the base of the design are blue wavy lines, representing the vital waterways of the district, particularly the Stör and Elbe rivers. Rising above these waves is a majestic silver (white) castle, featuring three towers topped with blue roofs. This castle is a direct depiction of the historic Steinburg castle, the district's namesake and a symbol of its administrative heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolic Shields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBelow the castle, three smaller shields are strategically placed, each representing a key historical component of the district's territory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeft Shield (Blue):\u003c\/b\u003e Presents Christ as Salvator Mundi, a figure clothed in silver and gold, with a blessing gesture and holding a globus cruciger, taken from the seal of the Wilstermarsch area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCentral Shield (Red):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a silver nettle leaf, the traditional emblem of Holstein, representing the Holstein Geest region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRight Shield (Red):\u003c\/b\u003e Displays a silver swan ready to fly, adorned with a gold crown around its neck, symbolizing the Kremper Marsh community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eHistory and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design, officially granted in 1928, is a testament to the artist Max Kahlke's skill in capturing the essence of Kreis Steinburg. The castle reflects the district's administrative past and its namesake, while the wavy lines emphasize the importance of its waterways. The inclusion of the three shields celebrates the integration of the main historical regions that now constitute the modern district of Kreis Steinburg, connecting the present with its historical roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51234296201496,"sku":"27413156817659783345","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/deu-kreis-steinburg-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765593216","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/deu-kreis-steinburg-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}