Scottish Kilt Pins Rampant Lion Design Chrome Finish Highland Celtic Pin

Scottish Kilt Pins Rampant Lion Design Chrome Finish Highland Celtic Pin

This item is a Scottish bar brooch or kilt pin featuring the national symbols of Scotland: the lion rampant and the thistle

Product Information
Design: The brooch features a central shield with a lion rampant (a lion standing on its hind legs, claws raised) flanked by detailed thistles.
Symbolism:
Lion Rampant: A historic royal symbol representing courage, bravery, and ferocity, used by Scottish monarchs since at least the 12th century.
Thistle: The national emblem of Scotland, symbolizing resilience, protection, and determination, a nod to the legend where its prickles alerted Scots to a Norse invasion.
Typical Use: These types of pins are traditionally used to secure a kilt fly plaid or worn on a shawl as a decorative accessory.
Material and Age: mid-century or older silvery metallic most likely chromium