Lots of searching but still no answer, can anyone help?

[GoldGirl56]

Found this quite unique find buried about 10" down and after searching (mainly on "google") still can't find this type of brooch or pendant. The "Don't Tread On Me" logo is, I believe, a snake but this appears to be a panther or wild cat. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this. Many thanks.

 

[Shunkaha]

Another avenue you might explore would be the military possibly a squadron named the black panthers with that as their motto. Any airbases close by?

Good call. And I was going to say the same thing. Could be a medal that only the black marines got.