Taxco Mexico antique Bee abalone inlay pendant brooch eagle 3 mark 1940's

Taxco Mexico antique Bee abalone inlay pendant brooch. Good vintage condition with some signs of normal vintage wear. Wings on the bees appear muted in contrast to the brilliant abalone center. Stamped Hencho En Mexico with an eagle 3 mark. Clasp on brooch is in the C design. There is no moving mechanism present.
Acid tests positive for sterling silver.

Measures 1 and 3/4ths of an inch across.