Small Scottish Thistle Brooch. 3/4" x 1". Crafted of pewter with a plated finish of Palladium (which won’t scratch or tarnish). Made in Scotland. The Thistle was adopted over 700 years ago as the emblem of Scotland, when according to legend it was responsible for signalling the clandestine approach of a horde of bare-footed invaders! Its intrinsic aesthetic quality and balance are instantly recognizable, commanding universal appeal, whether or not ".....the blood is strong" or, ".....the heart is highland" . Brooches such as these have, for many centuries, played a functional role in the history of Britain's jewellery and today are distinctive and lovely pieces to wear on any occasion.