WW1 Battle of Arras French sweetheart brooch
A scarce original Great War period battle brooch, ornate gilt and enamel filigree crescent with the 'Crowned Arras Crest' resting within, below the suspended gilt letters 'ARRAS'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hand painted enamel finish intact, gilt remains bright.
Height approx 42mm. read more
Royal Navy and Merchant Services diamante nautical crown brooch
A scarce circa 1940's period 'Nautical Crown brooch'; fine quality rhodium plated exmple set with twenyy nine paste diamonds, the reverse is impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, complete with all stones.
Height 15mm.
Width 25mm. read more
4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards regimental sweetheart brooch
A very scarce First World War period '4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards silver and enamel sweetheart brooch' in the form of a small representation of the cap badge inlaid with enamelling, the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and maker's details 'TLM' (Thomas Lyster Mott). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minimal wear.
Height 29mm. read more
Women's Royal Naval Service WRNS bow suspension sweetheart brooch
A beautiful original wartime period 'Women's Royal Naval Service sweetheart brooch'; chromium plated triangle displaying 'Jenny Wren' over 'Naval Crown' enhanced with red and blue enamelling and suspended from pretty bow so typical of the period. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 50mm. read more
Canadian CEF 140th Infantry Battalion sweetheart brooch collar
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 140th Infantry Overseas Battalion gilt sweetheart brooch' converted from a collar badge; crowned maple wreath design, the centre with shield and 'Pro Impera' motto. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Canadian CEF 104th Infantry Battalion sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 104th Infantry Overseas Battalion gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'; crowned maple wreath design, the centre with enamel shield and 'Pro Impera' motto. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 37mm. read more
United We Stand Britain France Belgium Russia Japan flag brooch
A scarce original First World War period 'United We Stand brooch', silver plated example based on 'Napoleon' card game that resembles whist, it depicts a hand holding the flags of Britain, France Belgium, Russia and Japan with additional suspension ring below which possible would have held a dangling date. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minor wear to s... read more
40.00 GBP
Reconnaissance Corps gold sweetheart brooch
A very scarce original circa 1940's 'Reconnaissance Corps unmarked gold sweetheart brooch' in the form of a miniature representation of the regiments cap badge.Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings,
Height 25mm. read more
150.00 GBP
Royal Warwickshire Regiment sweetheart brooch
A good quality First World War period 'Royal Warwickshire Regiment silver plated gilt sweetheart brooch' following the lines of the cap badge. Very good condition, minimal wear.
Height 26mm. read more
Women's Royal Naval Service 1956 WRNS hallmarked gold brooch
A scarce original Second World War period fine quality 'Women's Royal Naval Servicegold and enamel brooch'; fouled anchor mounted with 'Naval Crown', the topmost ring with 'Jenny Wren' and to the base a W.R.N.S. scroll inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on a slender bar; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat hallmaks for 1956 and maker's details 'J.W.B'. Very good condition, complete w... read more
Royal Air Force Lincoln Imp RAF aircraft propeller sweetheart brooch
A very scarce original wartime period chromium plated 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch' depicting a gilded brass 'Lincoln Imp' mounted on stylish propeller, the reverse with maker's details 'F.W.C&S'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Wingspan 77mm. read more
Royal Air Force pilots wing RAF aircraft propeller sweetheart brooch
A good original wartime period chromium plated 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', well defined feathered wings, with polished central 'RAF' crest, mounted on stylish propeller, the reverse with maker's details 'F.W.C&S'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Wingspan 77mm.
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Royal Navy crown and anchor bow sweetheart brooch
A good original wartime period chromium plated enamel 'Royal Navy sweetheart brooch', Crowned fouled anchor applied to a triangle backing and suspended from a pretty blue enamel bow, very typical of the period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, small nick to chromium plating lower right, brass metal showing through.
Height 51mm. read more
Royal Air Force officer style RAF sweetheart brooch c1918
A scarce original early transitional period RFC/ RAF late First World War, 'Royal Air Force large gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' on the style of the officer's cap badge with good quality sky blue enamel scroll. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 40mm.
Height 30mm. read more
Canadian CEF 225th Kootenay Infantry Battalion gold sweetheart brooch
A scarce fine quality First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 225th Infantry Battalion gold sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing embossed 'stags head' within 'Kootenay Battalion Canada' scrolls, the reverse impressed '10K' and with Canadian maker's details 'Birks'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch device.
Height 40mm.
Canadian CEF 103rd Infantry Battalion sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 103rd Infantry Battalion gilt sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing crowned 'Res non verba' motto. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 36mm.
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45.00 GBP
Canadian CEF 62nd Infantry Battalion British Columbia sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 62nd Infantry Battalion gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing crowned 'British Columbia' title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 31mm. read more
Royal Army Medical Corps Stretcher Bearer RAMC 1915 silver sweetheart brooch
A very rare original First World War period 'Royal Army Medical Corps sweetheart brooch' depicting a Crowned "Rod of Asclepius" within laurel sprays resting on blue enamel title scroll and mounted an army stretcher, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'E.A.P&Co'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with heavy service w... read more
Royal Air Force rolled gold RAF photograph sweetheart locket
A very unusual and scarce wartime period Royal Air Force locket opening to accommodate two photographs, bearing RAF King's Crown crest to the front with motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" (Through adversity to the stars), with central superimposed eagle extending over the circle, the reverse impressed 'rolled gold'. Very good condition, complete with ring suspension, good working hinge, secure closure,... read more
Royal Air Force pilot's wing RAF silver and enamel sweetheart brooch
A good quality classical style wartime period silver and enamel 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch'; 'RAF' monogram inlaid with blue enamel within laurel wreath, surmounted by a King's Crown, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Wingspan 50mm. read more