Posted 9 years ago
Melb53147
(2 items)
This pin/ pendant has no makers mark on it. It seems to be made of brass and maybe another metal. It has a red enamel shield with a fleur de lis in the center. It looks as though it used to have tiny pearls around the outter part. The back has a pendant hook and a pin bar with lock. Help!
can you do a shot of the back. Is that emblem Siss? or Scandinavian?
It looks quite ornate.
Very elegant.
found this, so it must be French or given to a French person.
could also be religous
http://www.fleurdelis.com/fleur.htm
"The English translation of "fleur-de-lis" (sometimes spelled "fleur-de-lys") is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, has many meanings. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life. Legend has it that an angel presented Clovis, the Merovingian king of the Franks, with a golden lily as a symbol of his purification upon his conversion to Christianity. Others claim that Clovis adopted the symbol when waterlilies showed him how to safely cross a river thus succeed in battle."
In the twelfth century, either King Louis VI or King Louis VII (sources disagree) became the first French monarch to use the fleur-de-lis on his shield. English kings later used the symbol on their coats of arms to emphasize their claims to the throne of France. In the 14th century, the fleur-de-lis was often incorporated into the family insignia that was sewn on the knight's surcoat, which was worn over their coat of mail, thus the term, "coat of arms."
The original purpose of identification in battle developed into a system of social status designations after 1483 when King Edmund IV established the Heralds' College to supervise the granting of armor insignia.. "
How do I add another photo? Sorry.
see edit on the lhs under all the other writing, hit that then just lod as if it were a new one but you just hit add photos area
Anne, I'm impressed ! Taught me quite a bit & I appreciate it . Hope I can remember it later ! LOL!! (I'm still trying to remember what I went to the hardware store for !!).
blunder do you mean about the lillies or the instructions to add photos ...lol
I don't remember Anne ! Give me another hint! LMAO !! I'm still trying to remember what I was supposed to get at the hardware store (Yesterday !). LOL! "Izzie" seems to be the only one who doesn't like my warped humour !