{"product_id":"escudo-de-alange-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Escudo de Alange (Spain) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEscudo de Alange (Spain) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the official coat of arms of Alange, a municipality in the Extremadura region of Spain. The design is a vibrant and symbolic representation of Alange's history and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDetailed Design Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary visual element is the shield, which is divided into two distinct halves (partido). The upper section, or first quarter, presents a field of silver (plata) upon which is emblazoned the red (gules) cross of the Order of Santiago. This signifies the historic influence of the military order in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe lower section, or second quarter, features a golden (oro) background. Centered on this is a red (gules) castle, complete with crenellations, three domed towers (donjones), black stonework (mazonado de sable), and green window openings (aclarado de sinople). The castle rests upon a black mound (monte de sable), from which a green serpent (serpiente, de sinople) ascends. This serpent evokes the original Moorish name of the town, \"Hins Al Hanash,\" meaning \"Castle of the Serpent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolic Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe coat of arms, as a whole, encapsulates the essence of Alange's past. The inclusion of the Order of Santiago's cross highlights the influence of this powerful medieval order. The prominent castle symbolizes the ancient fortress, which played a crucial role during the period of Muslim rule and the subsequent Reconquista. The serpent is a direct reference to the town's historical origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Element\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCrowning the shield is a closed Royal Crown (Corona Real cerrada), which denotes that Alange was once a \"villa realenga,\" or a town directly under the king's authority.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51227465285912,"sku":"10957671928974357636","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/escudo-de-alange-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765608243","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/escudo-de-alange-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}