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shows the thistle which was adopted as the emblem of Scotland during the late 13th century reign of Alexander III. Legend has it that the army of King Haakon of Norway landed on the coast of Largs at night in an effort to surprise attack the sleeping Scots. In order to move more stealthily under the cover of darkness, they removed their footwear. As Haakon's men proceeded forward, they stepped on endless spiny thistles and shrieked in pain, alerting the Scots to their presence and ensuring the outcome of the impending battle. The first use of the thistle as a royal symbol was on silver coins issued by James III in 1470. Made by Pairpoint Glass, America's oldest glass company. The glass is individually hand pressed from molds that are engraved freehand with hammer and chisel. Individual variations such as bubbles and shear marks may occur caused by the process of hand gathering the glass. Approximately 4.25" in diameter. Purple glass. Ready to hang. Packaged in a Pairpoint Glass box
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