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A scarce original Second World War period 'Army Air Corps light beown plastic economy issue cap badge' the reverse with maker's details "A.Stanley & Sons Warsall". Very good condition, retaining original two blade fittings. Height 45mm Raised in 1940, disbanded in 1950.
Code: 13291
75.00 GBP
A very unusual original wartime period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', gilded brass horseshoe mounted with a miniature pair of pilot wings and suspended from a gilt bow so typical of the period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, the gilt finish to each part a little mismatched in colour. Height 39mm.
Code: 13987
25.00 GBP
A scarce circa 1941 original wartime period fine quality miniature 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', the central polished 'RAF' monogram mounted with King's Crown and flanked by perfectly form feathered wings; the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) and maker's details "C.H" (Charles Horner Ltd) pattern seen around the 1941 period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 33mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13986
90.00 GBP
A superb quality scarce Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force diamond sweetheart brooch', large finely feathered wings with curves to the tips, the central 'RAF' crest set with diamonds, within a green enamelled laurel wreath, surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1968 and maker's details 'J.W.B'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch in good working order, enamel perfect, complete with all stones. Very highly reccommended. Wingspan 52mm.
Code: 13985
450.00 GBP
A fine quality 'Women's Royal Naval Service gold and enamel brooch'; comprising a fouled anchor mounted with 'Naval Crown', the topmost ring a 'Jenny Wren' and to the base a W.R.N.S. scroll inlaid with blue enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1981 and maker's details 'J.W.B'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 31mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13984
250.00 GBP
A scarce wartime period 'Fleet Air Arm sweetheart brooch', Crowned laurel wreath bearing fouled anchor to the centre on blue enamel ground, flanked by large finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed ''Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Wingspan 55mm.
Code: 13983
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period fine quality 'Royal Air Force silver and enamel sweetheart brooch'; George VI Crowned laurel wreath inlaid with green enamel and superimposed blue "RAF" crest, flanked by large feathered wings, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good mint condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 55mm. This particular Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch was part stock of a tailor's shop that went out of business in the early eighties, hence the unused mint condition.
Code: 13982
48.00 GBP
A superb quality scarce Second World War period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', George VI Crowned circular disc the cente bearing 'RAF' crest inlaid with blue enamel within a green laurel wreath flanked by beautiful electric blue translucent enamel decorated wings, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear to the enamel. Width 61mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13981
120.00 GBP
A scarce original wartime period fine quality 'Royal Air Force silver and enamel sweetheart brooch'; Crowned laurel wreath inlaid with green enamel, embossed blue "RAF" crest to the centre, flanked by finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 46mm.
Code: 13980
40.00 GBP
A scarce and unusual Great War period patriotic flag badge depicting the allies flags of England, France, Belgium, Russia and Japan in coloured enamels, this surmounting a gilded circular disc with embossed figure of Britannia seated, the background with a scene of battleships and titled 'For Ever', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co' and 'Regd 642269' a design and registration date of 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 13979
30.00 GBP
A pretty and unusual Second World War period 'Highland Light Infantry sweetheart brooch' in the form of a chromium plated miniature representation of the regiments cap badge being a 'Thistle Star' bearing Crown, coiled bugle with central "HLI" cypher and "Assaye" scroll with elephant below, mounted within a voided thistle wreath. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 13978
A scarce original Great War period 'Coldstream Guards gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'; set on field of white enamel, a Garter Star with "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" inlaid with blue enamel, the central Cross of St.George in red with title scroll below in yellow. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, manufatures enamel flaw to Garter Star motto otherwise perfect, gilt remains bright. Height 33mm.
Code: 13977
A scarce First World War period fine quality London Scottish sweetheart brooch, the scrolls picked out in blue enamel the Scottish lion in red translucent, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 27mm.
Code: 13976
60.00 GBP
A scarce fine quality 'Honourable Artillery Company gold sweetheart brooch' in the form of the crest from the 'Arms of The Company' an armoured right arm grasping an ornamental staff, on each side a wing bearing 'St.George's Cross' enhanced with red translucent enamel and resting on a heraldic torse with "HAC" title below, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 26mm.
Code: 13975
150.00 GBP
A good quality rare original Lovat Scouts Yeomanry sweetheart brooch, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 13974
A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '242nd Forestry Overseas CEF gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' displaying crossed axes. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 33mm.
Code: 13973
A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '12th Forestry Company gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 33mm.
Code: 13972
SOLD
A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '69th Infantry Battalion CEF sweetheart brooch' gilt maple leaf with Crowned enamel crest and scroll "Je Me Souviens" with further enamelled scrolls "Service 69 Outre Mer" "Canada". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 33mm.
Code: 13971
35.00 GBP
An exceptionally fine and scarce Great War period 'Patriotic sweetheart brooch', gilded brass miniature rifle mounted on the barrel a soldiers peaked cap, the sling below set with red, white and blue patriotic glass stones; the reverse impressed with maker's details "T&H" and "Reg.641091" a registration design and patent date of 1914. Excellent mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright, complete with all stones. Width 49mm. Height 19mm.
Code: 13970
95.00 GBP
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 original pin fittings. Diameter 28mm. The coat of arms of Australia were authorised by King Edward VII on 7 May 1908 and bore the motto 'Advance Australia', updated version by King George V on 19 September 1912 with just the title 'Australia', the 1908 version continued to be used in some contexts. Willis & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne were established in 1904 and closed 1931.
Code: 13969
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