VTG In This Sign Conquer British Military Maltese Cross Shield Pin Pendant

Description

Vintage "In This Sign Conquer" British Military Maltese Cross with Crown Shield -this is both a Pin & a Pendant. Item is 1 7/8" tall by 1 3/8" wide. Excellent condition; cleaned with some patina left, and the blue, red & white enameling is intact. History of this is that Roman Emperor Constantine looked at the sun and saw a cross of light above it; he declared "In this sign, you will conquer." The Latin for this is "Hoc Signo Vinces" - Motto of the Roman Empire. I believe that the metal is bronze, could be brass.