{"product_id":"flag-of-east-germany-hanging-alternative-version-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Flag of East Germany Hanging alternative version (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEast Germany Hanging Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the iconic \"hanging alternative version\" of the East German flag, a powerful symbol of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1949 to 1990. The design adapts the original flag for vertical display, reflecting its use in official buildings and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVertical Stripe Arrangement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe flag's characteristic horizontal stripes are ingeniously transformed.  Instead of spanning the width, the design employs three vertical stripes.  From left to right, they are black, red, and gold, meticulously arranged to capture the spirit of the original flag while accommodating its vertical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eEmblem of Unity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCentral to the design is the Coat of Arms, the state emblem of East Germany.  The iconic imagery of a hammer and compass is prominently displayed, symbolizing the alliance of the working class and intelligentsia.  Encircling these core symbols is a wreath of rye, representing the farmers and their critical role in society.  The Coat of Arms is carefully oriented to remain upright, ensuring its correct visual presentation even in this vertical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSymbolic Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe black stripe represents the past struggle, the red stripe, the workers' and the present struggle, and the gold represents the future. The hammer and compass represent industry and intelligentsia, with the ring of rye highlighting the importance of the country's farmers. This shot glass design is a concise representation of the GDR's core values, its history, and the unity of its people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":50788043653400,"sku":"22388122024926611904","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/flag-of-east-germany-hanging-alternative-version-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1764767101","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/flag-of-east-germany-hanging-alternative-version-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}