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And what an appropriately international object it is! It is a souvenir of a sporting event held in France, representing the national team from Scotland but manufactured under licence from FIFA by an English company and if you read the small print you discover it was actually made in Taiwan.
With its shatterproof polycarbonate lens the object had a longer projected lifespan than some of the beer glasses at the tournament and its UV400 protection against ultraviolet rays was a sensible precaution against the bright sun entering the stadium, as well as a useful barrier to cry behind as Scotland went down 2-1 to Brazil and 3-0 to Morocco whilst salvaging a 1-1 draw with Norway. At least the Tartan Army had some cool shades to wear on the first plane home.
Did you know?
One in four football fans will struggle to watch the World Cup clearly on TV or live in the stadium this summer because of their poor eyesight.
You might like to read the College's statement on this subject:
Dismay for Football Fans who can't see the World Cup