Stunning, Jeweler Made mid-19th C. Large Unknown Secret Society Badge "Never Say Die" in Silver
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This is a most-likely British jeweler made badge from a Secret Society of some kind.
The motto "NEVER SAY DIE" is in the "garter" border, with crossed horse or deer legs at bottom.
The badge depicts two evil sprites beneath an Infinity knot. One is holding his tail like it was genitalia and thumbing his nose at the other, who looks away in despair, his hoof resting on a human skull. between them at bottom center is the number 3.
The badge is exquisitely made in riveted, enameled silver, with gold lettering.
Circa mid-19th century.
SIZE:Approximately: 2-1/8" in height. x 1-3/4" in width
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver, Gold letters, and Hard Fired Blue Enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal "T" pin with a "C" catch.
MARKINGS:N/A.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VEJJX04/02 FLAJJJX09/10 SLDEJJM04/20 TUPDL10/24
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The badge shows very little wear on front, and minor wear on back. Overall, it is gorgeous, and the badge is exquisitely made in riveted, enameled silver, with gold lettering.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.