Posted by GillW on February 4, 2015, 11:00 am, in reply to "Not 100% convinced"
I think that is a very good match. As always, we are looking at 3-dimensional comparison and not flat objects side by side. I'd be happy to think that the older image is of the thistle, for sure.
--Previous Message-- : Annie thanks for your thoughts. I think that : the Purple Thistle Brooch looks promising I : am not sure if I am 100% convinced. : : Here are some attempted side by sides for : comparision purposes. : : While some of the elements of the Purple : Thistle Brooch seem to tie in, the brooch : from the 1953 screen shot seems to be more : spread-out : : : : : : : : : : :