Fleur-de-Lis

Here's a pin with a modern take on a classical - indeed ancient - motif. I wore it today to reflect how old I felt at 6am (I had to get up to catch my flight to work). The spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak.

This is yet another Thomas Mann design, based on the fleur-de-lis of New Orleans, his home town. In addition to the Mann mark, "NOLA" is stamped on the back too, which is "Tom's key phrase of renewal and hope". I presume it stands for "New Orleans, Louisiana".

Since starting this blog, I'm beginning to realise that I own quite a few Thomas Mann pins, which has come as something of a surprise: and there are more of them to come. This one's primarily silver, with acrylic, bronze and brass accents. The dangly bit at the bottom is a watch or clock hand, I think. I like dangly bits on my pins, as you know.