Vintage Gold Tone Shield and Star Lapel Pin with Bird Motif

This is a vintage gold-tone metal lapel pin likely dating from the 1950s. The pin features a shield-shaped pendant suspended below a bar pin through three linked oval loops, giving it a chain-like appearance at the top. The shield itself is framed by an ornate border with intricate scrollwork pattern, suggestive of Art Nouveau or Art Deco influences, despite the later estimated age. Within the shield is a raised five-pointed star. Positioned over the star is a detailed motif of a bird in flight, perhaps an eagle or dove, rendered in a contrasting silver or rhodium-plated metal. The bird appears to have a small, possibly paste or low-grade diamond faceted stone set within its wings or body. The gold-tone metal shows some signs of wear and tarnishing consistent with its age, particularly around the edges and raised areas of the design. The pin mechanism on the reverse is not visible but appears to be a standard bar and clasp closure. There are no visible maker's marks or stamps in the image. The craftsmanship appears to be mass-produced rather than fine jewelry.