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A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Resolution gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', displaying an early representation of the ship's crest, in the form of a knight on horseback wearing a warriors horned helmet and mounted on a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, complete with early pattern original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 27mm. HMS Resolution was a Revenge-class battleship, launched January 1915 and commissioned December 1916, she served in both WW1 and WWII, and was sold for scapping in 1948.
Code: 14267
45.00 GBP
A superb original First World War period silver and enamel 'Royal Navy HMS Glorious naval sweetheart brooch', the reverse impressed in relief 'Solid Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original curly end pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 26mm. Width 40mm.
Code: 14265
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1928 to 1950 period 'HMS Norfolk gilt sweetheart brooch' the ships crest mounted on a white enamel First World War pattern 'Good Luck' horseshoe, facing downward. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Height 30mm.
Code: 14264
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S.Assistance badge, in the form of a hollow silver anchor with applied gold plated curved title scroll the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'F.H.M' (Frank Henry Mannox). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions. Length 40mm. HMS Assistance served with the Grand Fleet at Scapa and Cromarty throughout the war. 'Vice-Admiral Harry Mervyn Kemmis Betty' commanded the repair ship from January 1913 to April 1919.
Code: 14238
120.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S.Britannia badge, in the form of a hollow silver anchor with applied gold plated lettering the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1915. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions. Length 40mm. H.M.S. Britannia was a King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. She was named after Britannia, the Latin name of Great Britain under Roman rule. On 9 November 1918, just two days before the end of the war, she was torpedoed by a German submarine off Cape Trafalgar and sank with the loss of 50 lives. H.M.S.Britannia was one of the last British warships to be sunk in the war.
Code: 14179
95.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S. Tiger sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver torpedo mounted with a cut out tiger with title scroll below, the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'F.H.M' ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham.). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no dents or distortions, one contact fuse pin ABSENT on the front. Length 58mm.
Code: 14141
A rare original First World War period 'HMS Vernon silver and tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch' depicting naval crown crossed torpedoes resting on a 'Vernon Semper Viret' motto scroll, superimposed over a mine; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'C.Bros' (Corke Brothers & Co ). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, slight flaw cracks to the shell, excellent patina. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 14139
A very scarce original Great War period Battle of Jutland Grand Fleet' 'H.M.S.Malaya sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver anchor with applied naval crowned shield, inscribed 'Malaya North Sea Battle May 31st 1916', the reverse impressed with Birrningham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'F.H.M.' (Frank H Mannox Birmingham).Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, the very vulnerable crown fully intact. Length 41mm.
Code: 14128
160.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S.Teazer sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver anchor with blue enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed with Birrningham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'W.C&S'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Length 40mm. Royay Navy ship HMS Teaser was a R-class destroyer, built in the First World War by Thornycroft and launched in 1917. On trial she proved to be one of the fastest ships afloat. She joined the Harwich Force and served as part of the Tenth Destroyer Flotilla during the war. She was sold for scrapping in 1931.
Code: 14122
A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Canada naval sweetheart brooch' depicting the head of a 'Caribou', the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition enamel with service wear, the original coiled pin bar in good working order. Width 37mm. Height 26mm.
Code: 14105
180.00 GBP
A stunning looking original Great War period 'H.M.S. Garyfort sweetheart brooch', in the rare form of a hollow silver anchor, gold plated ribbon scroll surmounted by a torpedo, the reverse impressed with Birrningham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'F.H.M' ((Frank H Mannox.). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Length 41mm. HMS Garyfort was a light cruiser built in the First World War launched in 1914 and assigned to the Grand Fleet, the Harwich Force and the Dover Patrol, she also served as a flagship. Her only known combat was a short battle against German torpedo boats in the English Channel. She was sold for scrapping in 1931.
Code: 14103
250.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S. Kestrel sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver torpedo with cut out letters title scroll, the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'F.H.M' ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham.). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, professionally replaced hook. Length 58mm. HMS Kestrel was a C-class torpedo boat destroyer. launched in 1898. With the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914 she was assigned to the Nore Local Flotilla, her duties included anti-submarine and counter mining patrols in the Thames Estuary. She was sold on 17 March 1921 to Thos W Ward of Sheffield for breaking at Rainham, Kent on the Thames Estuary.
Code: 14102
150.00 GBP
A scarce original pre 1942 'Royal Navy H.M.S.Shropshire sweetheart brooch', the crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 54mm. Height 24mm. HMS Shropshire served with the Royal Navy until 1942, when she was transferred to the Royal Australian Navy to become HMAS Shropshire.
Code: 14076
30.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'HMS Fisgard silver plate and enamel sweetheart brooch' the Naval Base enamel crest mounted on a white enamel First World War period 'Good Luck' horseshoe facing downward. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 14050
An absolutely stunning fine quality Great War period yellow metal jeweller made brooch'; crossed enamelled 'White Ensign' and French Flag with applied battleship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, White Ensign flag with minor enamel flake loss. Width 37mm.
Code: 14040
280.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's training establishment 'Royal Navy H.M.S.Raleigh sweetheart brooch', the crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Width 52mm. Height 24mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13966
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Berwick sweetheart brooch', the ship's crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Width 52mm. Height 24mm. HMS Berwick was a County-class heavy cruiser launched in 1926 and scrapped in 1948.
Code: 13965
35.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S Ceres fine quality sweetheart brooch'; hollow silver example in the form of an anchor and bouy, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 40mm. Height 25mm. HMS Ceres was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank and commissioned on the 1st June 1917. In July 1917 Ceres joined the 6th Light Cruiser Squadron as part of the Grand Fleet.
Code: 13946
A scarce original Great War period 'HMS Agincourt white faced enamel sweetheart brooch'; ornate large gilt shield inlaid with white enamelling bearing a blue enamel rope edge disc to the centre with Ottoman Turkish script within. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings now with replacement pin, no damage to the enamel. Height 34mm.
Code: 13936
A scarce original Great War period 'HMS Erin white faced enamel sweetheart brooch'; ornate large gilt shield inlaid with white enamelling bearing a Crowned shamrock with title scroll below "H.M.S. Erin Grand Fleet 1915". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings now with replacement pin, no damage to the enamel some minor surface scratches to shamrock. Height 34mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13935
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