Bolvormige knoop van verzilverd koper, waarop twee gekruiste kanonnen in reliëf; onderdeel van een artillerie-uniform 1885

Here we have domed buttons made of silvered copper, part of an artillery uniform, with the mark of P. Mansvelt & Zn. The crossed cannons on these buttons aren't merely decorative; they speak of power and protection. This symbol echoes across time, from ancient heraldry to modern military emblems. Think of the crossed keys of St. Peter in Vatican iconography, symbols of authority rooted in the past. This image triggers something deep within us, a collective memory of conflict and defense. The subconscious mind recognizes this symbol as a signifier of strength, resilience, and the primal instinct to safeguard territory. Like the serpent, an ancient symbol of knowledge and rebirth, which appears across cultures, here too, the motif has evolved over time, shifting in meaning yet retaining its profound, often subconscious, impact. This emblem has persisted through the ages, transformed, but remains in our psyche, a reminder of our connection to the past.