A very unusual and rare Great War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch'; Crowned laurel wreath, the centre displaying an "RFC" crest on vivid blue enamel ground; attached to the tip of the crown a miniature pair of wings with matching colour all mounted to a rounded coiled end bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition.
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Code: 13705

A very desirable classical style First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch'; jeweller made, from fine quality unmarked yellow precious metal, set with twenty four diamonds to the "RFC" monogram and applied to a green enamel Crowned laurel wreath flanked by large feathered wings. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect and complete with all...  read more

Code: 13549

A scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "ALLd" (Adie & Lovekin Ltd Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting professionally replaced hook.
Wingspan 40mm.

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Code: 13506

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', gilded brass cap badge style 'RFC' crest inlaid blue enamel, mounted on a slender bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright.
Width 43mm.
Height 17mm.

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Code: 13462

A rare original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', heavy gold plated 'RFC' wings mounted on faux shell disc and set within a heavy gold plated rim. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings (pin shank reinforce with silver solder, minimal wear to the plating.
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Code: 13452

95.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', depicting a 'RFC cap badge style crest'; the reverse impressed with Birminham silver hallmarks for 1915 and unusual maker's details 'S&P' in an oval. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 13304

An extremely rare original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', depicting a 'RFC pilot's wing' and monoplane; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'C.Bros' 'Patent'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 13303

An extremely rare original First World War 'Australian Flying Corps sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass Crowned 'AFC' monogram within a laurel wreath flanked by large finely feathered wings, the reverse with evidence of having had a pin shank and hook, but for some unseemly reason these having been removed many years ago, otherwise I would have classed this in very good condition.
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Code: 13281

A very unusual and scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps gold locket'; an impressive sized opening case bearing an "RFC" cap badge style device to the front, and bearing Chester 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1916 to the back and inside, with maker's details "PPL" (Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with gold ring suspension, good worki...  read more

Code: 13223

An exceptional scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps brooch', gilded brass wings bearing "RFC" cypher on blue enamel ground to the centre with "Per Ardua Ad Astra" (Through Adversity to the Stars) motto below; the reverse with unusual maker's details "Phillips Aldershot". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage or stress marks to the enamel, ...  read more

Code: 13203

A rare 'First World War period aviation battle sweetheart brooch', depicting a silver plated Louis Bleriot style monoplane with title scroll "Ypres" below in gold plating. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor wear to silver plating.
Width 40mm.
Height 14mm.  read more

Code: 12976

A very unusual rare 'Royal Flying Corps gold and enamel brooch', a fine quality example made in two parts, bearing a small crowned laurel wreath inlaid with enamel, bold "RFC" initials to the centre and flanked by stout upturned wings; the reverse impressed "10K" and with maker's trade mark which looks like a beaver above an "L" set in an oval surround, which I believe to be Canadian. V...  read more

Code: 12932

350.00 GBP

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A very fine quality First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps Monoplane patriotic badge' depicting the flags of the Allies, the reverse impressed "The Allies Aeroplane" "Sterling" and "Regd No 644982" a registered, design and patent date of 1915 and with maker's details "W.W.Ld" (W Wilkinson Ltd. Skinner Street & Clerkenwell Road, London). Very good condition, complete with original pr...  read more

Code: 12795

A very good original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', the beautiful contoured wings inlaid with white enamel, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage or stress marks to the enamel very rare to find in this condition.
Width 39mm.

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Code: 12794

A superb example of a scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' following the style of the RFC pilot's wing badge, enhanced with a heavy gold plating to the front and mounted on a hollow silver bar, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1914 and with maker's details "A.Bros". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, very min...  read more

Code: 12779

A unique privately commissioned First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps gold and pearl sweetheart brooch', jeweller's large handmade example, constructed in numerous parts, set with pearls to the wings, Crown and wreath, the reverse with tablet impressed "15ct" (15 carat gold). Superb condition, complete with all pearls, retaining original pin fittings, safety chain and housed in its...  read more

Code: 12768

A scarce original First World War period large gilded brass 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch' following the style of the pilot's wing badge but with green enamel wreath, red, white and blue 'RFC' letters, red enamel Crown. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minor service wear gilt finish.
Width 59mm.

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Code: 12766

A superb quality circa 1930's purpose made large rhodium plated 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch' probably retailed by Gieves London, "RFC" crest within a green enamel wreath surmounted by a red enamel King's Crown, the wings with exquisite translucent powder blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety r...  read more

Code: 12422