THE PALATINE LION IS A HERALDIC CHARGE AND WAS FIRST PART OF THE FAMILY COAT OF ARMS OF THE HOUSE OF WILLELSBACH IN THE RHINE RIVER AREA OF GERMANY IN 1229. IT WAS USED ON MANY COATS OF ARMS OVER THE CENTURIES, AND NOW ONLY WEST OF THE RHINE RIVER. THIS SILVER OVAL PALATINE LION IS 7/8 INCH LONG AND 5/8 INCH WIDE AND SITS ATOP A STURDY GOLD OVER SILVER MOUNTING. THIS HANDSOME RING MAY BE MORE APPROPRIATE FOR A MAN'S HAND BECAUSE OF ITS SIZE AND WEIGHT.