925 Silver Letter Opener/Bookmark Lion of St.Mark

Beautiful letter opener/bookmark with the Lion of Saint Mark on top. The Lion of Saint Mark is a winged lion that symbolically represents Saint Mark the Evangelist, patron of City of Venice. It is a symbol used to give an immediate and unique sign of identity and power. The Latin words engraved on the book are Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus, which means Peace unto you, Mark, my Evangelist. Made in Italy. Sharp!