EIIR Royal Navy Officers Style 1989 Hallmarked 9 Carat Gold and Pearl Set Naval Brooch.

A stunning Queen Elizabeth II period 'Royal Navy gold sweetheart brooch'; superb quality Crowned fouled anchor resting within laurel sprays and set with forty five pearls, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1989 and maker's details "JWB" (J W Benson Ltd London). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in go...  read more

Code: 13941

EIIR Royal Navy & Merchant Services Gold and Diamond Set Naval Crown Brooch in Gieves Presentation Case.

A superb quality Elizabeth II period 'Royal Navy and Merchant Services Naval Crown brooch', the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1962 and maker's details "J.W.B" (J W Benson Ltd London.); housed in the retailers velvet lined leather case with details to the lid "By appointment to H.M The Queen" "Gieves 27 Old Bond Street London W1". Excellent condition, comp...  read more

Code: 13940

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Pilot Wing 9carat Gold RFC Sweetheart Bar Brooch.

A scarce original Great War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', pilot's wing with 'RFC' crest to the centre mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Excellent condition, complete original pin fittings.
Width 39mm.
Height 21mm.

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Code: 13939

WW1 Royal Flying Corps 1917 silver RFC sweetheart brooch

A superb original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch', convex example depicting 'RFC pilot's wings' with 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) motto below; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'S&Co' (Sydney & Co Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, excellent patina,...  read more

Code: 13938

WW1 Royal Navy H.M.S. Agincourt White Faced Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

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.  read more

Code: 13936

WW1 Royal Navy H.M.S. Erin Grand Fleet 1915 White Faced Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

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.
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Code: 13935

WW1 HMT Yokohama Hired Trawler Admiralty No 1227 Minesweeper 9 Carat Gold Anchor Brooch.

A rare original Great War period 1915 -1919 hire trawler 'H.M.T. Yokohama sweetheart brooch'; hollow gold example in the form of a fouled anchor; the reverse impressed "9ct" ( 9 carat gold) and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example.
Width 41mm.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 13934

WW1 HMS Duke of Clarence 1916 Hallmarked Silver Brooch, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Admiralty Requisitioned.

A rare original Great War period Admiralty Requisitioned 'HMS Duke of Clarence fine quality sweetheart brooch'; hollow silver example in the form of an anchor and bouy, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement put back upside down, no...  read more

Code: 13933

WW1 Lincoln Regiment 1915 Hallmarked Silver Horseshoe Antique Sweetheart Brooch & Case.

A rare example of a Great War period 'Lincoln Regiment sweetheart brooch'; hollow silver horseshoe with applied badge of the regiment, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "F.N" (Frederick Narborough, Birmingham). Very good uncleaned condition, complete with original pin fittings and contained in its actual velvet lined fitted presentation ...  read more

Code: 13932

WW1 Britain, France, Imperial Russia and Belgium united allies flags patriotic brooch

A scarce original pre 1917 Great War period British Made 'United Allies Flags patriotic brooch', gilded brass example depicting the crossed flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Imperial Russia inlaid with vivid coloured enamelling with ends tied in a bow below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 18mm.
Width 35mm.  read more

Code: 13931

Freedom and Honour 1914 silver patriotic flag brooch

A fine quality Great War period 'Patriotic Flag brooch' displaying the highly enamelled Union Flag and allies France and Belgium flags; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details "WHH" (William Hair Haseler). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 31mm.  read more

Code: 13930

WW1 9th County of London Battalion Queen Victoria Rifles White Faced Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original Great War period 'Queen Victoria's Rifles sweetheart brooch'; large gilded brass shield inland with white enamel, the centre bearing a blue cross, mounted with a King's Crown on honour tablet "South Africa 1900-02" the centre title circlet depicting 'St.George and the Dragon' within. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 13929

WW2 Royal Marines Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

A very unusual style circa Second World War period 'Royal Marines sweetheart brooch', miniature gilded brass and enamel representation of the regiments cap badge, mounted on a fancy backing, displaying a rose, thistle and shamrock decoration to each corner and inlaid with white painted finish. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel badge, white...  read more

Code: 13928

WW1 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch.

A good original Great War period 'Loyal North Lancashire Regiment sweetheart brooch'; brass and enamel example mounted onto a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Diameter 29mm.

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Code: 13927

WW1 Britain France & Belgium united to conquer patriotic flag silver brooch

A scarce Great War period "United To Conquer" patriotic flag silver brooch, bearing Crowned Union Jack Flag, flanked by the united allies flags of Belgium and France in highly coloured enamels, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.
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Code: 13926

Women's Royal Naval Service, Association of WRENS Bronze Badge by J.R.Gaunt London.

A good original circa 1940's 'Association of WRENS bronze badge', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining orignal pin fittings.
Height 30mm.

The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the friendships formed in the 'Women's Royal Naval Service' and to keep the spirit of the Service alive.  read more

Code: 13925

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