{"product_id":"royal-standard-of-the-crown-prince-of-italy-1880-1946-italy-white-coffee-mug","title":"Royal Standard of the Crown Prince of Italy 1880-1946 (Italy) White Coffee Mug","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoyal Standard of the Crown Prince of Italy 1880-1946 (Italy) White Coffee Mug\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design depicts the royal standard of the Crown Prince of Italy, a blue field carrying a crowned eagle over the shield of Savoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Elements \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue fills most of the field and gives the emblem its regal weight. A crowned eagle sits at the centre, and on its breast is the shield of Savoy, a white cross on a red field. A collar of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation encircles the central figure. Four princely crowns are placed in the corners, and they are the detail that sets this standard apart from the King's. Blue, white, red and gold keep the palette formal and the shapes are cleanly drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagle and the shield of Savoy identify the House of Savoy, the dynasty that ruled Italy. The Order of the Most Holy Annunciation is among the highest honours of the Italian crown, so its collar signals rank and royal favour. The corner crowns mark the standard as belonging to the heir to the throne rather than the monarch himself. Established by Royal Decree on 28 November 1880, the standard remained in use until the Italian monarchy was abolished in 1946, which gives it a clear span of historical service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurned in the Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mug is handled at close range and turned as it is drunk, so the crowned eagle moves in and out of view with each rotation. The collar and corner crowns read best when the cup is held, since the detail is fine enough to reward a slower look. Printed across a curved surface, the blue field becomes a bold band of colour that catches the eye on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"11oz","offer_id":51729066098968,"sku":"64356063514796934332","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15oz","offer_id":51729066131736,"sku":"23439672742266520893","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/royal-standard-of-the-crown-prince-of-italy-1880-1946-italy-white-coffee-mug-11oz-position1.webp?v=1772556117","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/royal-standard-of-the-crown-prince-of-italy-1880-1946-italy-white-coffee-mug","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}