Art Deco White Horse Shield Charm essex crystal The feather and coronet emblem

The feather and coronet emblem as we know it today is also used to symbolise the Welsh nation

almost Holbeinesque in appearance

The message: something along the lines of love always finds a way

and it dates from the early 20th Century

designed to be worn vertically

Art Deco White Horse Shield Charm essex crystal The feather and coronet emblemDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 An antique silver shield charm dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Enamelled in white and red, the charm depicts a rearing horse surrounded by a red background below a crown. Horses are considered symbols of wealth and power and in many ancient cultures they were gifted to emperors and kings. Historically, they've been seen as steady, trustworthy companions that have allowed humans to succeed in both agriculture and