The Imperial Concordant

A coin shaped medal, usually worn on a necklace, bracelet, or anklet. The medal has a relief image of a standing skeleton, bent at the waist, holding a scythe on one side. On the reverse is a person with a bull's head and another with a horse's head. Both are standing, armed with a multi-head spear. The scythe armed skeleton is an ancient symbol of death, the bull and horse headed people are ancient symbols of judgment. It's often acquired or gifted after a traumatic event in a person's life and worn on special occasions thereafter. Survivors of catastrophic events, such as war, environmental and natural disasters will sometimes wear their medal constantly. The wearing has different meanings for individuals: for some it's a reminder of the fragility of life: for others a testament to their fear, strength and courage, a reminder they have survived that which should have killed them: For some it is a message of defiance; 'I do not fear death, I have seen worse.'