A very scarce original Second World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; very small gilt and enamel 2/4th Battalion New South Wales Infantry Brigade' a rectangle shape patch inlaid with white over green enamel within grey border. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minor wear to gilt finish.
Width 25mm.
Height 15mm.  read more

Code: 13440

40.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Anzac Forces silver sweetheart badge', depicting a rising sun with central Crown enhanced with red enamel, tri-part title scroll below 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces' inlaid in blue, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (actual pin an old rather untidy replacement), no damage to the e...  read more

Code: 14296

A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces gold sweetheart brooch'; a rising sun, the central crown on a field of red enamel, tri-part scroll below 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces' inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed '9ct gold'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 35mm.
Height 24mm.
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Code: 14165

A rare early period 'Austalian Souvenir' sweetheart brooch; hollow gold circlet with barley twist decoration, the centre depicting the earlier form of the Coat of Arms with 'Advance Australia' motto below; the reverse impressed "RD" "No263" with three marks in separate boxes "Unicorn" "15" (15 carat gold) and a "W" (Willis & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourn). Very good condition, complete with or...  read more

Code: 13969

250.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Great War period English made brooch; crossed fern leaves surmounted by a boomerang, the central device displaying the units purple and white enamel coloured divisional patch. The reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" with Birmingham maker's details "M J & Co Bm" and inscribed "Souvenir of 2nd Anniversary of 5th Pioneer A.I.F". Good condition, complete with original...  read more

Code: 13906

A good original Second World War period 'Anzac Forces silver sweetheart brooch', depicting a rising sun with central Crown enhanced with red enamel, tri-part title scroll below "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" inlaid in blue, the reverse impressed in relief "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 13905

A good original Second World War period 'Anzac Forces sweetheart brooch', gilded brass example depicting a rising sun with central Crown enhanced with red enamel, tri-part title scroll below "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" inlaid in blue. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for minor nick to crown, gilt finish remain bright.
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Code: 13904

A scarce original First World War period "New Zealand Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass Crowned fern leaf wreath, "NZ" to voided centre, blue enamel "Onward" scroll below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 13903

A scarce original First World War period 'New Zealand Rifle Brigade sweetheart brooch'; brass and enamel example mounted onto a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Diameter 27mm.
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Code: 13842

A scarce original circa 1930's period scarce 'Australian Military Forces mother of pearl sweetheart brooch' made in the Middle East using a cap badge as a guide. Very good condition, retaining a pin fitting not conforming to the usual.
Height 22mm.

Sold as a collectors item only, unsuitable for wear due to fragility of pin fitting which was originally only glued in...  read more

Code: 13739

A scarce First World War period 'Austalian Souvenir' sweetheart brooch; hollow gold example in the form of 'Map of Australia' with raised edge, the centre depicting the earlier form of the Coat of Arms with 'Advance Australia' motto below; the reverse impressed with three marks in separate boxes 'compass' '9' (9 carat gold) and a wheatsheaf. Very good condition, retaining original pin f...  read more

Code: 13733

A scarce First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch', suspended from a pretty bow with floral decoration, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" to both parts and maker's details "SSR" (mostly seen on English made WW1 Canadian CEF brooches). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect to badge, manufacturing flaws to bow.
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Code: 13631

A very unusual scarce First World War period 'Australian Navy Flag brooch'; fine quality hollow silver disc with royal blue translucent enamel border, the centre depicting a 'Blue Ensign' with 'Union Flag', seven-point Commonwealth Star and the five stars of the Southern Cross on white translucent rays; the reverse impressed with Birminham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "JA&S" (J...  read more

Code: 13616

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces silver sweetheart brooch', heavy gold plated rising sun badge, mounted within a laurel wreath, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor service wear to gold plating.
Height 23mm.

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Code: 13609

20.00 GBP

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An exceptionally clean First World War period silk postcard; embroidered 'Southern Cross star constellation' representing the divisional sign of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force HQ with 'forget-me-not' floral decoration, above a NZ Fern Leaf with scroll, the reverse with maker's details "Marque Deposee" "Vise Paris Made in France" Very good condition, colours remain vibrant.
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Code: 13603

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'New Zealand patriotic sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass convex shield inlaid with vivid blue enamelling, bearing Queen Victoria Crowned floral wreath, the centre depicting "NZ" with crossed flag and fouled anchor below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Height 27mm.

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Code: 13472

A rare Great War period superb quality 'Advance Australia patriotic brooch'; depicting a hollow gold boomerang, mounted to each end a Kangaroo and Emu, the centre bearing pearl set five pointed star resting on red cut stone gold heart, foliage and ribbon title scroll; the reverse impressed with "9ct" (9 carat gold), "Swan" symbol and "Regd." Very good condition, retaining original pin f...  read more

Code: 13438

A scarce original First World War period 'New Zealand Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; a recognised design consisting of a gilt officer's uniform button bearing 'Southern Cross star constellation adapted and mounted within a 'Fern' leaf wreath surround, surmounted by "NZ" with motto below "Onward"; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt Pat Appd For" and "Rd 654373" a registered...  read more

Code: 13383

A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; a recognised design consisting of a gilt officer's uniform button bearing Crowned map of Australia adapted and mounted within a 'Waratah' leaf and flower wreath surround, surmounted by a kangaroo and white enamel title "Australia"; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt Pat Appd For" and "Rd 65...  read more

Code: 13382

A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; a recognised design consisting of a gilt officer's uniform button bearing Crowned map of Australia adapted and mounted within a 'Waratah' leaf and flower wreath surround, surmounted by a kangaroo and red enamel title "Australia"; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt Pat Appd For" and "Rd 6543...  read more

Code: 13381