Poppy brooch

PF 166.2

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Poppy

Brooch

Made in Vienna

Around 1919-1930

Marked K|K : Karl Krug, Kaiserstrasse 69

585/1000 gold 14 ct Chalcedony, Onyx, Nephrite,  2 rose-cut and 3 singlecut diamonds

62,8 x 23,8 mm

8 grams

Good

Due to the sleep-inducing properties of certain types of poppies, the poppy has been the symbol of everlasting sleep since ancient times. After the Second Battle of Ypres, the flower with her blood-red leaves and black heart became a symbol for the fallen soldiers.

November 11th is Remembrance Day, also called Poppy Day. In the countries of the Commonwealth, it is the day to commemorate the end of World War I and all wars and armed conflicts since.
Link about wearing the poppy symbol.

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