Antique McAuley Guild Pelican in her Piety Pin in Goldtone Metal

Thus the pelican symbol in Christianity, also called pelican-in-her-piety, symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ on the cross (because he gave his blood for others) as well as the Eucharist (because it represents Christ's blood and provides spiritual nourishment).

This is a lovely McAuley Guild Piety Pin with a Pelican behind the PIETY. It has OUR LADY OF NEW YORK PRAY FOR US around the outside edge. The pin is 3/4x1/2" and is a symbol of extraordinary giving.