Vintage 800 Silver Brugge Belgium Enamel Souvenir Travel Shield Charm 1940s

This is a wonderful vintage 800 silver and enamel travel shield charm from the Belgian city of Brugge. This charm features a colorful baked enamel image of a kant-werkster or lacemaker which is a traditional craft associated with Brugge. These types of 800 silver charms were very popular souvenirs for travelers around the world during the 1930s and 1940s. PRECIOUS METAL: 800 Silver (80%) MEASUREMENTS: 0.59 inches high or 15mm. WEIGHT: 1.1 grams CONDITION: Excellent HALLMARKS: Stylized "R" in a shield & (800) CIRCA: 1940s