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A scarce original Second World War period 'HMS Renown silver and enamel tiepin badge', displaying a representation of the the ship's crest viz. Naval Crowned laurel wreath, bearing flaming torch to voided centre and mounted on a slender triangular shaped bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' to both parts. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 22mm. Width 44mm. HMS Renown was a battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War commissioned in 1916, she served in both WW1 and WWII, and was sold for scapping in 1948.
Code: 14279
40.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period British made Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Battalion sweetheart brooch'; gilt maple leaf bearing Crowned 'Nova Scotia Rifles' circlet '106' to centre, resting on 'Overseas Battalion Canada' flanked by pair of upright rifles. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 14278
60.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period British made Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Battalion sweetheart brooch'; Crowned title circlet gilt scroll, maple leaf bearing '37' to voided centre, 'Beaver' resting between the curled ends. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 14277
45.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period British made Canadian Expeditionary Force Infantry Battalion CEF sweetheart brooch' gilt maple leaf bearing 'Crowned ONT' over '1' resting on 'CANADA' scroll in red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 30mm.
Code: 14276
A very scarce original First World War antique period 'Royal Canadian Regiment silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of the Regimental cypher viz. an eight pointed star, bearing Crowned VRI cypher set within tortoiseshell and mounted in a rim; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for the year 1916 and maker's details 'C.Brs' (Corke Brothers & Co). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratches. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 14275
120.00 GBP
A scarce original First World war period 'Honourable Artillery Company sweetheart brooch', finely detailed grenade bearing the monogram 'HAC', the reverse impressed with tiny Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1915. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to high points. Height 31mm.
Code: 14274
A very good original First World War period 'Royal Artillery silver on tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch'; a silver backed example depicting crowned 'Artillery Gun' with 'Ubique' and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' scrolls; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and with maker's details 'WsLd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 14273
30.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'Rifle Brigade sweetheart brooch' chromium plated representation of the cap badge surmounted by King George VI crown and suspended from a double heart suspension bar, one inscribed with 'Mizpah', the other with the Benediction 'The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to the badge. Width 34mm. Height 44mm.
Code: 14272
SOLD
A rare original First World War period superb 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of a representation of the cap badge, Crowned laurel sprays with 'RFC' initials to the centre, set within a decorative engine turned pattern white translucent enamelled ground, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin possibly a replacement, remarkably without any damage to the enamel. Diameter 30mm. The 'Royal Flying Corps' and the 'Royal Naval Air Service' merged on 1 April 1918 to form the 'Royal Air Force'.
Code: 14271
A fine quality Queen Elizabeth II circa 1970's period 'Royal Marines silver regimental sweetheart brooch' in the form of a miniature representation of the regiments cap badge, laurel sprays surmounted by the 'Royal Crest' with Globe to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver anchor '925' and post 1970 maker's details 'D&N' (Dalman & Narborough Ltd Lombard Street, Birmingham). Excellent mint condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in perfect working order. Height 29mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 14270
A good original circa 1940's wartime period small neat pair of Royal Air Force wings beautifully enamelled in blue, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good mint condition, complete wth original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel. Width 40mm.
Code: 14269
A scarce and unusual original wartime period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch' in the form of a chromium plated George VI crowned blue enamel circlet, bearing the RAF motto surround 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) with eagle spread across the centre, mounted on a triangular backing and suspended from an ornate blue enamel bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 44mm.
Code: 14268
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
A good original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps tortoiseshell 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 1916 and maker's details 'C.Bros'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, wing slightly lifting on tips. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 14266
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
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 good original circa 1940's period 'Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders sweetheart brooch'; unmarked tested silver example in the form of a miniature representation of the cap badge, enhanced with blue enamel to the title circlet. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. Height 25mm.
Code: 14263
A scarce original Second World War period 'Womens Royal Naval Service gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' in the form of a wishbone, the centre mounted with 'Naval Crown' fouled anchor, the topmost ring a 'Jenny Wren' and to the base a W.R.N.S. scroll inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Width 33mm.
Code: 14262
35.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch'; artillery gun surmounted by a Crowned scroll inlaid with blue enamel and bearing the motto 'Ubique' (Everywhere) with scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead) scroll below, all resting within a 'Good Luck' horseshoe inlaid with white enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel Height 32mm.
Code: 14261
25.00 GBP
A good original circa 1940's fine quality impressive 'Royal Artillery gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', designed on the style of the cap badge, the artillery gun surmounted by a Crowned scroll inlaid with blue enamel and bearing the motto 'Ubique' (Everywhere) with scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead); the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 26mm. Width 40mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 14260
160.00 GBP
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