19th Century Fleur-de-lys And Bow Brooch

19th century fleur de lys and bow brooch 750‰ 18 carat gold 925‰ silver 7.85grs Representing a fleur de lys topped with a knot. diamond roses and old cut diamonds Eagle's head hallmark (18 carat French work) Ref: A30793 The fleur-de-lys became the national symbol of France in the Middle Ages, when the Capetian dynasty took power in France. The Capetians adopted the fleur-de-lys as the emblem of the French monarchy, and it became the official symbol of France in the 13th century, during the reign of Louis VIII. Since then, the fleur-de-lys has been used as a symbol of France in many areas, including heraldry, art and architecture, and custom and tradition. It is also present on many flags and national emblems, as well as on French coins and stamps. In summary, the fleur-de-lys has long been the national symbol of France, and continues to be widely used as such today. The price includes the cost of transport and insurance per declared value. International buyers please ask us