{"product_id":"large-scottish-thistle-brooch","title":"Large Scottish Thistle Brooch - Handmade in Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWear the Scottish pride! 2 1\/2\" x 2 1\/2\" solid pewter thistle brooch with a 2\" steel locking pin. Could be worn as a kilt pin or just a lovely brooch for any type of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish Thistle has come a long way with its delicate flower heads, sharp thorns, and its defiant ability to flourish. It is a resilient symbol which has always bloomed across Scotland's landscape, but it wasn't until the 13th century that it's placed in the country's symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that the Norsemen attempted to surprise the Scots with a night attack. Taking off their footwear to ensure silence, they traveled across the thistle covered land. The resulting cries alarmed the Scots enabling them to drive off the Norse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout Celtic regions, thistle represents bravery, devotion, durability, strength, and determination celebrated in this pewter pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful brooch honors the sacred place of the thistle in Celtic traditions. The Scottish thistle became a national symbol, with the motto \"What dares meddle with me?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lovely Symbolism of the Thistle Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thistle symbolizes resilience, bravery, and protection. Revered in Celtic culture, it signifies strength and devotion. Its pink and purple hues denote nobility, making this brooch a sophisticated emblem of courage and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEWTER\u003cbr\u003eMade of solid lead free pewter - Pewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime. Pewter was used for decorative metal items in the Ancient World by the Egyptians and later the Romans, and came into extensive use in Europe during the Middle Ages - it was once considered the metal of kings because of its beauty and expense!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136159428778,"sku":"PMC129","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2008\/3626\/files\/IMG-0651.png?v=1776544095","url":"https:\/\/mammothnation.com\/products\/large-scottish-thistle-brooch","provider":"Mammoth Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}