Lot #448: 1902 Queen Victoria Enamel Pin

This item is a vintage Canadian patriotic enamel souvenir pin, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.Key FeaturesDesign: It features a blue and red enamel border surrounding a central medallion.Motto: The blue enamel border contains the Latin motto "PRUDENTIA ET JUSTITIA" (Prudence and Justice).Heraldry: The central medallion typically depicts the Coat of Arms of the City of Toronto.Crown: The top of the pin is adorned with a Tudor Crown (often referred to as a King's Crown), which was used in British and Commonwealth heraldry from approximately 1902 to 1953.Material: These pins were commonly made of sterling silver (often gold-toned/gilt) or silver-plated brass by Canadian manufacturers such as the Standard Silver Co. of Toronto or Roden Brothers.Historical ContextThese "patriotic pins" were highly popular souvenirs in Canada during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. While you mentioned Queen Victoria, the use of the Tudor Crown on many of these specific designs suggests a production date shortly after her reign, beginning around 1902 Dimensions: 1 1/8" Pickup category timeslot {A}