Coat of Arms of Dubrovnik - Black Coffee Mug

The Coat of Arms of Dubrovnik is a heraldic emblem representing the historic city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The design features a large, open shield with six main elements. At its center is a white field (field of argent) divided into four quadrants by a red Saint Andrew's cross (cross potent). Within this cross lies an image of a black, open book symbolizing the city's rich historical literature and educational tradition.Surrounding the central emblem are five smaller shields, each representing different aspects of Dubrovnik's history:1. The shield in the dexter (right) chief bears three white anchors on a red field, representing the city's maritime heritage.2. The shield in the sinister (left) chief features two white lions rampant on a red field, symbolizing the Republic of Ragusa, Dubrovnik's former name.3. The shield in the dexter base displays three small yellow castles on a blue field, representing the city's historical fortresses.4. The shield in the sinister base depicts a white eagle with two heads on a red field, symbolizing the Dobroi noble family, one of Dubrovnik's most influential families.5. The final shield in the center base is quartered: the first and fourth quarters bear three small black lions on a yellow field representing the Grgur Ninski family; the second and third quarters display an open book on a red field, representing literature.The Coat of Arms of Dubrovnik serves as a symbol of pride for the city's residents and is often used in official contexts to represent the city at home and abroad.