{"product_id":"escudo-de-aliaga-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Escudo de Aliaga (Spain) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEscudo de Aliaga (Spain) Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the intricate and meaningful design of the Coat of Arms (Escudo) of Aliaga, a municipality in the Teruel province of Aragón, Spain. The artwork faithfully reproduces the heraldic elements with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eCentral Design: The Heart of Aliaga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design begins with a cordiform (heart-shaped) shield, painted in a striking azure (blue) background. At the heart of the design, a majestic gold (or) castle, rendered in detail, rises from a green (sinople) terrace. This castle, \"donjonado de uno\" (with a single keep\/tower), represents the historical Castillo de la Encomienda, a pivotal structure for the town of Aliaga. Its windows are accented with red (gules), providing a vibrant contrast to the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe castle's door is further embellished with a silver (white) Cross of the Knights of Saint John (Jerusalem), referencing the historical ties between the Order of St. John (Hospitallers) and the Aliaga castle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eChief Decorations: Symbols of Authority and Nobility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe top section (chief) of the shield is adorned with symbolic elements. On the right (dexter) side, two gold keys are crossed, representing authority or guardianship. On the left (sinister) side, two gold crowns symbolize the noble history of Aliaga: a count's crown (upper) and a ducal crown (lower). These reflect the historic Count and Duke of Aliaga titles held by individuals such as Juan Fernández de Híjar y Cabrera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTimbre: The Crown of Brambles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCrowning the entire design is a Crown of Brambles (zarzas) in green (sinople). This unusual heraldic element, representing the meaning of the name \"Aliaga,\" evokes the thorny plant (\"aliaga\") from which the town’s name is derived, connecting the design to the local environment and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass design, therefore, pays homage to Aliaga's history, its relationship with the Order of Saint John, its noble lineage, and its connection to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51227330969880,"sku":"28587311407992300414","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/escudo-de-aliaga-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1765610112","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/escudo-de-aliaga-spain-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}