Charm with symbol

Although not marked, this charm is set in sterling silver. I don’t know what the inlay material is and I think the “symbol” is either brass or copper. Can anyone identify the symbol, what it is, what it means, how old, who made it? It is very old. Thanks!
cheryl


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