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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 3164571, member: 5833"]You are correct I was going by memory of what turns out to be misinformation. I thought Judas was a 13th disciple & that's why the number 13 is considered unlucky. But you're right, there are 12 including Judas.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I do not know what the shell is. I have a few pieces that seem to be the same stuff & have saved photos of others & they are definitely some type of shell other than one of the usual helmet shell candidates. They have a matte finish all over, no glossy enamel layer; they are dark brown & cream.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 3164571, member: 5833"]You are correct I was going by memory of what turns out to be misinformation. I thought Judas was a 13th disciple & that's why the number 13 is considered unlucky. But you're right, there are 12 including Judas. I do not know what the shell is. I have a few pieces that seem to be the same stuff & have saved photos of others & they are definitely some type of shell other than one of the usual helmet shell candidates. They have a matte finish all over, no glossy enamel layer; they are dark brown & cream.[/QUOTE]
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