While at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, Aly explains the symbolism behind the cross and crown on headstones, such as the one at the gravesite of William Johnston. William Johnston came to California in 1849 during the Gold Rush and eventually became a prominent member in early Sacramento History. #SacHistoryMuseum #museum #sacramento #cemetery #headstone #victoriansymbolism #gravestone #grave #gravesite #history | Sacramento History Museum

The symbolism found on the Gold Angel is representative of the Archangel Saint Micheal defeating Satan in the Wars in Heaven, as told in the Book of Revelation. A powerful religious image, Saint Michael is the Angel most mentioned in religious texts. Known as a great warrior and defender of the church. He is often linked to protection and is the patron Saint of the military and emergency services, bankers and grocers, and of the sick. Minted at the Tower Mint in London, under Henry VII, bearing