Ornamented Royal Coat of Arms of Cardinal Henry I of Portugal - Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

Ornamented Royal Coat of Arms of Cardinal Henry I of Portugal The ornamented royal coat of arms presented here symbolically represents Cardinal Henry I (1460–1522), a Portuguese ecclesiastic and diplomat. It is an emblematic depiction used in heraldry, serving as a unique identifier for the Cardinal within the context of Portuguese history. The coat of arms typically features a shield bearing the armorial bearings of Portugal, which consists of five plates (escallops) arranged in an escutcheon and a castle on a canton representing the city of Guimarães. To emphasize Cardinal Henry's status, the shield is often adorned with additional ornaments such as the tassels called 'pendants' hanging from the shield's top and sides. Cardinal Henry I held significant positions within the Portuguese court during his lifetime, including serving as Archbishop of Lisbon and Ambassador to France. This ornamented royal coat of arms serves as a visual reminder of his important role in shaping Portugal's religious and diplomatic history.