{"product_id":"emblem-of-the-khad-1987-1992-afghanistan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Emblem of the KHAD 1987-1992 (Afghanistan) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEmblem of the KHAD 1987-1992 (Afghanistan) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the emblem of the KhAD (Khadamat-e Etela’at-e Dawlati), Afghanistan's state intelligence agency, as it appeared between 1987 and 1992. The design is a powerful statement of state security and the ideological leanings of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design is a vertical sword, piercing from top to bottom, symbolizing the agency's role in security and force. Behind the sword, a radiant sun bursts forth, its rays emanating from a curved, green horizon representing the promise of a \"new dawn\" or progress under the regime. Within this horizon shape, a stylized mihrab\/minbar (archway) shape is subtly integrated, drawing upon Afghan cultural and religious symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central imagery is framed by a wreath of wheat sheaves, a common motif in socialist heraldry, signifying a connection to the people and agriculture. Interspersed within the wheat are segments of the Afghan national tricolor (black, red, and green). At the base of the wreath, a cogwheel or gear, indicative of industry and progress, is prominently displayed, a key feature of the 1987-1992 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe combination of elements conveys a complex message. The sword highlights the agency's primary function of intelligence gathering and enforcement. The sun and horizon suggest a brighter future promoted by the regime. The wheat wreath reinforces ties to the population, while the gear underscores the focus on industrial advancement. The inclusion of the mihrab\/minbar offers a connection to the Afghan heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design represents a government that utilized socialist iconography, with Afghan national symbols. This emblem is a snapshot of Afghanistan's political and ideological landscape during a specific period in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51228783935768,"sku":"10615367492635984052","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/emblem-of-the-khad-1987-1992-afghanistan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765603852","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/emblem-of-the-khad-1987-1992-afghanistan-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}