Fritz Reu & Co Silver Traveler's Charm
Charm Details
Symbolism: The charm features the coat of arms for Venice, which is the Lion of Saint Mark. The winged lion is the traditional symbol of St. Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint of Venice. The book it holds often reads "Pax tibi Marce, Evangelista meus" (Peace to you, Mark, my Evangelist).
Material: The text on the card indicates the charm is made of "Silber 800/000" and "Echt Email".
Silber 800/000: This is a fineness mark for silver, meaning the item is 80% pure silver and 20% other metals, typically copper. This is often referred to as "continental silver" and was common in Central Europe.
Echt Email: This is German for "real enamel".