Finely Detailed Cast Copper Bee (or Fly?) Pin silver overlay Captains Crosby and Captain Taylor

Captains Crosby and Captain Taylor

Passamaquoddy and Penobscot)

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Finely Detailed Cast Copper Bee (or Fly?) Pin silver overlay Captains Crosby and Captain TaylorI don't wear pins especially frequently, but this is one I would wear all of the time on a lapel, a jacket pocket, a sweater, to secure a scarf, etc. etc. and never tire of. I have not found another quite like it but think it is likely Victorian era early 20th c., and really nicely made, with very fine details and the pin nicely soldered to the back. I am pretty certain it is copper, which is in excellent condition, with a wonderfully warm patina but