I Bleed For My Country Intaglio
A large citrine intaglio featuring exceptional imagery of a lion holding a crown, on top of a shield, with the Latin inscription pro patria sanguis (I bleed for my country)
Why we love it
Clearly the seal of a warrior or combatant, evidenced by the lion rampant (rearing), symbolising fearlessness, determination and courage, paired with a motto effectively pledging allegience to king / queen and country.
More of a lover than a fighter? Think of this as a talisman of peace and hope. A sign of empathy, for all countries and people everywhere. The idea of bleeding in the sense of an expression of affinity. Of solidarity.
A heraldic nod to give peace a chance (bed-in, a la John and Yoko, entirely optional).
The perfect talisman for the empaths among us.
Additional information
| Seal colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Seal material | Citrine |
| Seal shape | Cushioned rectangle with deep facet back |
| Dimensions | 19.2 x 21.8 x 8.9mm |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition with light surface wear – some tiny nibbles to the edge of the shield visible under magnification, which do not detract from the beauty of the piece |
What would Emma do?
This piece is perfect to become an intaglio pendant or custom signet ring. We’ve priced this piece as our Window Pendant, however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant, please do reach out to us and we will tailor a quote for you.
Why not visit our Flown Away Home section for design inspo, or check out our full collection of wax seals.
