Select Category
A beautiful original Second War period 'Royal Marines sweetheart brooch', suspended from a vivid blue enamel bow, so typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Silver' to both parts. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example. Height 42mm.
Code: 14286
60.00 GBP
A fine quality Queen Elizabeth II circa 1995 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 Crown and laurel sprays enhanced with enamel; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1995 and maker's details 'G & N'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in perfect working order. Height 29mm.
Code: 14285
95.00 GBP
A scarce original early 20th century period fine quality unmarked silver '28th County of London Artists Rifles gentleman's cravat pin' in the form of the conjoined heads of the Roman Gods Mars and Minerva in profile. Very good condition, complete with fine quality gold coloured single spiral turned pin fitting. Height of badge 27mm. with pin 84mm.
Code: 14284
120.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S. Concord badge, in the form of a hollow silver anchor with applied gold plated curved title scroll the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'F.H.M' (Frank Henry Mannox). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions to the front. Length 35mm. In 1916 HMS Concord was assigned to the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron, which operated as part of Harwich Force in the North Sea to defend the eastern approaches to the Strait of Dover and English Channel. In 1918 'Ignacy Jan Paderewski' Polish pianist and composer and member of the Polish National Committee re-organising Polish state after 123 years of partitions, arrived at Gdańsk (Danzig) on board HMS Concord on his way to Poznań and Warsaw.
Code: 14283
A scarce original Second World War period 'HMS Bellona silver and enamel pin bar badge', displaying a representation of the the ship's crest viz. Naval Crowned rope edge circlet, the centre depicting the trophies of war on turquoise blue enamel ground, with motto below 'Battle is our Business', mounted on a slender flat bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 25mm. Width 52mm. HMS Bellona was the name ship of her sub-class of light cruisers for the Royal Navy, entering service in 1943, the cruiser operated during World War II as an escort for the Arctic convoys, and as a jamming ship to prevent the use of radio-controlled bombs and in support of the Omaha Beach landings. In 1946 the cruiser was loaned to the Royal New Zealand Navy, returning to the Royal Navy in 1956 and scrapped in circa 1959.
Code: 14282
35.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver torpedo mounted with a cut out representation of 'Good Queen Bess' with title scroll below, the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details 'F.H.M' ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham.). Good condition, complete with original pin fitting and old replacement hook, no dents or distortions to front, minor one to reverse. Length approx 57mm. HMS Queen Elizabeth was the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy in the early 1910s, and was often used as a flagship. She served in the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet.
Code: 14281
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1919 to 1945 period 'HMS Hawkins gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', displaying a representation of the ship's crest mounted on a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, complete with early pattern original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 14280
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
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
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
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
40.00 GBP
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
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
website designed and maintained by Concept500
