A highly attractive Silver Plated Brooch, with a design based on the traditional Scottish Lion.Crafted in the finest Silver Plate, it will delight lovers of all things Celtic, and the unique history of the Celts and their influence on our lives today.Shipped to you in an attractive Black box, it will make an ideal gift, and a lasting memento, for yourself or for someone you love.Size (approx.) - 17.0mm x 21.5mm.THE SCOTTISH LIONThe symbol of a lion has been used for centuries by Scottish Kings & Queens, and is commonly thought to have been first adopted in the early 12th century by King William I who was known as "William the Lion".This emblem occupied the shield of the royal coat of arms of the ancient Kingdom of Scotland which, together with a royal banner displaying the same, was used by the King of Scots. Nowadays, the Scottish Lion features on the �Lion Rampant� Flag which is the personal banner of HM The Queen, and is one of Scotland's most recognisable symbols.