St. Patrick's Country and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Lapel/ tack pin

From a family member's estate sale,  pin collection of travel souvenirs. About .75 in

● Purpose:  Such pins are often produced as souvenirs or mementos for visitors to Downpatrick and its St. Patrick's related attractions, or for those celebrating Irish heritage or St. Patrick's Day

• Location: Downpatrick is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, deeply connected to the legacy of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

• Symbolism: The central emblem on the pin is a Chi-Rho symbol, an ancient Christian monogram representing Christ, formed by superimposing the first two Greek letters of "Christ" (Chi and Rho).

• St. Patrick's Country: The inscription "St. Patrick's Country" references the area's strong association with St. Patrick, including sites like Down Cathedral, where his grave is believed to be, and the Saint Patrick Centre.