A shamrock is a young sprig, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity. The name shamrock comes from Irish seamróg [??am???o??], which is the diminutive of the Irish word seamair óg and simply means "young clover". Features: Dimensions (H)7"x (L)7"x (W)1" Made from real Horseshoes Finish: silver