KENSINGTON PEI Enamel Pin Prince Edward Island Coat Of Arms

A lovely vibrant pin. 1" long From their web site: The major colours of Kensington's arms are red and white, which have been adopted as the town's official colours. The red and white flag and its division into three parts recall the national flag. The cross and the sword are elements taken from the arms of London, England. The cross may also refer to Kensington’s one-time name of “Barrett’s Cross”, first adopted in 1824. The flower, a potato blossom, represents the area’s major crop and Kensington’s location in the heart of the agricultural district. The crown is a Canadian civic crown composed of the national symbol, maple leaves. The lobster alludes to the importance of the lobster and fishing industry to Kensington.