During the Black Death in Europe, doctors fought a losing battle against the plague. They wore special outfits that were supposed to protect them from the odors and wind they believed were responsible for spreading the dreaded disease.
Unable to cure it, they still travelled their respective cities at least verifying whether or not a victim was suffering from the plague or something else. So dark as their outer appearance may have seemed, deep down inside beat the hearts of heroes.
These brooches are sculpted by hand, and have glass cabochon or Swardovsky crystal eyes. The white part also glows in the dark for an extra spooky look. You have a choice of the goth black and white or the non glow in the dark brown and crimson.
