{"product_id":"deu-landkreis-eichstatt-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"DEU Landkreis Eichstätt COA (Germany) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDEU Landkreis Eichstätt COA (Germany) Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis pint glass showcases the official Coat of Arms (Wappen) of Landkreis Eichstätt, a rural district in Upper Bavaria, Germany. The design, formally granted in 1974, is a visual tapestry reflecting the region's rich history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eA Shield of Symbols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design centers around a shield, meticulously divided into sections, each bearing significant imagery. The upper portion commands attention with a gold (yellow) field, dramatically bisected by a vertical red stripe (pale). Within this central stripe, a silver (white) bishop’s crozier stands as the dominant element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTo the left (dexter) of the pale, a red torch with a black handle is positioned. On the opposite side (sinister), a solitary black antler takes its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the base of the shield, a distinct section is dedicated to the iconic blue-and-white lozenges of Bavaria, a pattern signifying the region's deep connection to the Bavarian state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eInterpreting the Imagery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEach element within the coat of arms carries a specific meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBishop's Crozier\u003c\/b\u003e represents the enduring influence of the Prince-Bishopric of Eichstätt, rulers of the area until secularization in 1803.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTorch\u003c\/b\u003e symbolizes the industrial and economic vitality of the region, particularly its ties to the industrial center near Ingolstadt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAntler\u003c\/b\u003e pays homage to the medieval County of Hirschberg, its name derived from “Hirsch” (German for “deer”), and its historical rulers before 1305.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBavarian Lozenges\u003c\/b\u003e, present at the base, acknowledge Landkreis Eichstätt's historic and continuing belonging to Bavaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTogether, these symbols tell the story of Landkreis Eichstätt, conveying its historical origins and its contemporary identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50836809154840,"sku":"26439948816471418882","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/deu-landkreis-eichsttt-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764695413","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/deu-landkreis-eichstatt-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}