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bbem_us_bwy8jw7l · ‎04-01-2018

Found this old metal that seems like it might have come from a branch of the military? Could someone identify this? Its got the Fleur de lis as well as some other insignia's, like the swords, a dog or lion, and the leaves near the bottom. No signing on back. Can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Thanks ahead of time for any help!

bbem_us_bwy8jw7l · ‎04-01-2018

This is a pic of the back of the brooch.

dadsfloridatreasure · ‎04-01-2018

It definitely has a military flair to it, but most USA and European military dress pins, medals, and insignia I've encountered over the years is either a pin or a medal (pendant), not a combination brooch / pendant, and would be hallmarked in some fashion. They would have been designed to be worn very specific on a dress uniform, not in a general, versatile way. Most medals I have seen, have the ring at the very top, as well. The fleur de lis, swords, and lion could be a Coat of Arms symbol for a specific region of France, or just a design element. The fact that it's a combo brooch / pendant is making me believe it's a piece of jewelry. I most certainly could be wrong because I'm far from a French military expert and others here will add their experience, too.

elvyyu · ‎04-01-2018

I totally agree.

I have studied heraldry, and this doesn't really fill the bill as an actual medal: it's a bit too generic. Jewellery like this comes in and out of fashion, so I'm not going to try and date it. People seem especially fond of stuff with a fleur de lys. (Probably have some myself, lol!)

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christinesclassicjewelry · ‎04-13-2018

I would agree with other posters here that it is not military, only costume jewelry. Especially since at this moment I have a pair of earrings that match the design exactly! They are just different in color.

They are here at the top. (part of a huge lot I have listed right now as a matter of fact.)

Really pretty design and I would think it would be fairly desirable as far as unmarked costume jewelry goes. My earrings have a screw back, and I would roughly date them to 60s-70s, but I'm just going with a gut feeling on that.

Good find!