Vintage 1970s Silver Tone Celtic Sword and Shield 'C' Brooch

Vintage 1970s Silver Tone Celtic Sword and Shield 'C' Brooch  Very stylish Celtic Brooch with a sword and shield design. The brooch could also be read as a letter ‘C’. The Celtic inspired patterning is very angular and geometric with two emerald glass and one missing.  on the 'sword handle' The height is 2 1/2 inches, the width is 1 3/8 inches A good piece. The History and Meaning of Celtic Design & Art   Celtic art and culture date back as far as the 8th century B.C. Until recently, much was unknown about this fascinating culture. But thanks to recent archaeological excavation and findings, a greater understand of the Celtic people has been developed. Tribes were bound together by speech, customs, and religion, rather than a centralized government. Because of this, the art of the culture contained specific designs for spiritual meaning.   Celtic Knotwork is probably the best known style of Celtic design. The intertwined patterns of never-ending lines appealed to the Celts, symbolizing their ideas of eternal life and the intricate relationship of humanity with both the divine and the natural worlds.