{"product_id":"state-arms-of-german-democratic-republic-1953-1955-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"State arms of German Democratic Republic 1953-1955 (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eState Arms of the German Democratic Republic 1953-1955: A Shot of History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the transitional coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1953 to 1955, a poignant symbol of a nation's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eDesign Elements and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe central imagery centers on the crossed hammer and compass, a powerful statement of the GDR's ideological pillars. The hammer, a potent symbol of the industrial working class, is paired with the compass, representing the intellectual labor and the crucial contributions of engineers, scientists, and the intelligentsia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEncircling these core symbols is a wreath of grain. This meticulously rendered wheat represents the importance of agriculture and the farmers of the GDR, unifying the core sectors of the socialist state within a single, unified emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eVisual Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe design faithfully recreates the specific proportions and styling that characterized this early iteration of the GDR's state arms. The details of the hammer, compass, and wheat wreath are carefully rendered, offering a visually compelling representation of a pivotal moment in history. The artwork serves as a testament to the brief period when this distinct emblem graced official documents and flags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":50728618230040,"sku":"14436237058463826791","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/state-arms-of-german-democratic-republic-1953-1955-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1760234202","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/state-arms-of-german-democratic-republic-1953-1955-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}