Cant find the pin anywhere

[metalmilitia]

ive tried to find the pin on the top right it looks like it has two ravens facing opposite each other and the two snakes anyone ever seen anything like this before thanks.

 

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[bigfoot1]

ummmm what pin...individual photo,coin for size referance,photo of back,where found,what type metal....we need better info to make a legitimate assumption my friend.

 

[metalmilitia]

it was found at an old foundation on my dads hunting club land one of the 3 on the property there is also rocks walls going through the woods im going back over there soon to hunt some more as far as what its made out of probaly aluminum but i dont know there is no markings on it and a magnet did not stick to it .thanks for the help

 

[bigfoot1]

awsome job...I'm looking into it

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its an old clasp style

 

[gunsil]

Its an old clasp style

Much foreign made and even modern American hand made jewelry still utilize the "C" clasp. The pin is a rivet hinge which isn't the oldest type. It is a really cool looking piece, I must say.

 

[bigfoot1]

following is an observation,not an id.It appears to depict a type of caduceous symbol,though not yet complete.The basic staff,two snakes and wings seem present.Perhaps for a med student or the like.perhaps an internist symbol.an avenue for further research.

 

[bigfoot1]

another ave.for research.art nuveau brestplate brooch...they actually exist.

......these are actually brooches

 

[Breezie]

This style of your pin is called a 'shield brooch.' It looks to have 2 Phoenix Rising designs with the snakes. Judging by the motif only, I'd place it somewhere between very late Victorian to Art Nouveau.

Most interesting find
Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Much foreign made and even modern American hand made jewelry still utilize the "C" clasp. The pin is a rivet hinge which isn't the oldest type. It is a really cool looking piece, I must say.

Thanks. Yes the older hinge is the T bar type. I have much to learn with jewelry.

 

[nhbenz]

All of this may be wrong, but;
It looks like silver to me.
It (they) look like eagles to me (only one set of legs).
The overall shape looks like a bull's head.
And, it looks like there may be marks on the back, left side above pin. However, I seem to see things more often they exist.

 

[Subterranean]

Could it be Free Mason related, i.e., the double headed eagle of Lagash, used in Masonic symbolism? The two snakes have to mean something in addition to the eagles. The "C" clasp and hinged pin put this brooch in the 1900-1940ish era. And, it sure looks silver or silver plated to me! Happy Hunting, Sub
Double Headed Eagle of Lagash

 

[metalmilitia]

Thanks for the input everyone ,i still cant find one must be a mystery piece lol.

 

[trikikiwi]

Could it be Free Mason related, i.e., the double headed eagle of Lagash, used in Masonic symbolism? The two snakes have to mean something in addition to the eagles. The "C" clasp and hinged pin put this brooch in the 1900-1940ish era. And, it sure looks silver or silver plated to me! Happy Hunting, Sub
View attachment 1002344Double Headed Eagle of Lagash

I think you might be on the right track.
Here is a reference to the Knights Templar in relation to a two-headed eagle fob/medal.
Antique Julius Sachse Signed Solid 16K Gold Freemasons Knights Templar Fob Medal | eBay

and the serpent/s are also a recognized Freemasons' symbol.
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