{"product_id":"deu-moenchengladbach-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"DEU Moenchengladbach COA (Germany) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDEU Moenchengladbach COA (Germany) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the official coat of arms of Mönchengladbach, Germany, a design rich in historical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe central design is the shield, which is divided vertically. The left half is a vibrant blue, while the right is a gleaming gold (yellow). At the top, a horizontal red band, known as a chief, bears a silver embattled fess, a bar with a distinctive castle-like edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOn the blue left side of the shield, a silver abbot’s crozier, a stylized staff, stands as a prominent symbol. On the golden right half, a bold black cross spans the entire area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms is a tapestry of historical significance. The silver embattled bar on the red chief represents the Quadt family, former rulers of the nearby area. The abbot’s crozier on the blue field symbolizes the Benedictine abbey, a cornerstone of the city’s origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe black cross on the gold field pays homage to the Bylandt family, reflecting their historical influence over the region, now part of Mönchengladbach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis design, adopted in 1977, unifies the city's diverse heritage, celebrating its religious roots, and the noble families who once held power over the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51234019115288,"sku":"24032568712849924499","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/deu-moenchengladbach-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765594900","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/deu-moenchengladbach-coa-germany-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}