The humble yet lovely thistle is the national symbol of Scotland. This stunning hand-cast pewter thistle chatelaine measures 3" x 1-3/4", there are 4 hanging 6" heavy duty stainless steel chains and lanyard clips.
***Please note***
There are 2 different backside attaching styles available:
Belt clip - please see photo
Pin back
Please specify which one you would desire in the comment section at check out.
Legend of the Thistle
When Alexander III (1241-1285) was King of Scotland, King Haakon of Norway landed an army on the shores of that Kingdom and attempted to conquer it. According to tradition, during a sneak attack at night on the Scottish camp at Largs, a barefooted Norseman trod on a thistle and cried out in pain. The Scots were alerted, and the attack failed. King Haakon withdrew his army and the lowly thistle became the Scottish national symbol
