Posted 8 years ago
freiheit
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I found this little pin but I have no idea what I got. It is definitely old, a few decades for sure, and it looks like Mary on the little medallion. Based on the thistles I am thinking it might be Scottish.
I am not sure what the material is. There are no marks whatsoever.
I found it in the junk section and could not leave it behind - LOL
I am always interested by unusual objects and enjoy learning about them. I searched for some time on line but without any results so far.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking:)
Very interesting!
I don't know why there is a thistle, the image is of the Virgin appearing to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes :-)
I wonder if someone attached the small medallion to the front of the brooch - it looks out of place.
Very BEAUTIFUL Lourdes pin!!!
Kyratango, you are correct about the image! Thanks a lot:)
Efesgirl, yes, it could be attached later. I do, however, think that it belongs together because of the material and the way the metal is stamped with the same great detail.
Thanks so much for your comment and help, jscotto363:)
I think it makes a great pin for a kilt or other, as it is Scottish, great find, had seen some fine pins a few months back with similar theme !
This is beautiful...I love it and can't resist small religious pieces!!
Thanks for your comments, PhilDMorris and TassieDevil. I have never paid attention to this kind of jewelry so I know nothing about it.
look up scottish thistle
https://www.google.ca/search?q=scottish+thistle&newwindow=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjuq5eAxJfRAhUJ0YMKHVzoDP0Q_AUICCgB&biw=1120&bih=571#newwindow=1&tbm=isch&q=scottish+thistle+brooch+or+pin