This Rare Antique French Silver Plated Brooch features a Joan of Arc design with a Lorraine Cross, standing at 4cm high. Made during the 1920s, this decorative brooch of a patron saint of France is plated with silver. The intricate design and high-quality craftsmanship make it a unique and elegant piece of jewellery that can be worn as a stylish accessory or makes beautiful unique gift. Some age wear and patina on silver, please see photos for more detail.
Joan of Arc is a patron saint of France and soldiers, honoured as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orleans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Claiming to be acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who gained recognition as a savoir of France.