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Ensign of French Indochina (Belgium) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Ensign of French Indochina (Belgium) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Ensign of French Indochina (Belgium) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design reproduces the swallowtail maritime ensign of French Indochina, a flag that flew from 1923 until 1945 and is built around a broad field of bright yellow with the French Tricolore set in its upper corner.

Visual Elements & Composition

Yellow dominates the design, filling roughly seven-tenths of the flag and giving it a sunny, unmistakable presence. White and the blue and red of the Tricolore sit in the canton, a compact block of colour that anchors the eye at the top left. The forked swallowtail cut at the fly end gives the flat vector shapes their distinctive silhouette, and the composition stays clean and graphic, with no lettering or numerals to compete with the colour.

Meaning & Symbolism

The yellow field stands for Vietnam, the largest constituent part of the Indochinese Union. The Tricolore in the canton marks the region as a colonial possession of France. The swallowtail shape identifies the flag as a maritime ensign, flown by both civilian and naval vessels, so the design records early twentieth-century seafaring and the colonial history of Southeast Asia in a single image.

Why It Suits This Shot Glass

A shot glass is small, held close and lifted in a single motion, so the flag reads at arm's length and rewards a second look once it is in your hand. The yellow field catches the light through the clear glass, and the Tricolore corner sits neatly in the eye line as the glass is raised. It is a considered piece of vexillology for a home bar, a travel keepsake or a conversation starter over a round of drinks.

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Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.

These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.

They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
  • Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
  • Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
  • Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.

Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.

Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.

Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.

When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.

One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

1.5 oz
Height (in) 2.40
Top diameter (in) 1.40

Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.