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A very scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S. Carysfort sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver torpedo mounted with an curved gold plated title scroll, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'F.H.M' ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, contact fuse pins and fins, with no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Length approx 57mm. HMS Carysfort C-class light cruiser built at Pembroke Dockyardfor the Royal Navy in the 1914. She served in the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet. In 1922, she patrolled off the Irish coast during the Irish Civil War.
Code: 14352
180.00 GBP
A very rare and unusual First World War period 'Royal Naval Division silver pendant'; blue enamel circular hoop, gold plated 'RND' letters below, figure of a naval 'Jack Tar' sailor to voided centre, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring, enamal with very minor flaws. Diameter 24mm.
Code: 14351
80.00 GBP
A fine quality circa 1940's 'Women's Royal Naval Service brooch' in the form of a rhodium plated 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 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 30mm.
Code: 14350
60.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period pretty sweetheart souvenir pin badge, in the form of a small unmarked hollow silver bouy, with an applied sailors cap to the voided centre, inlaid with blue translucent enamel, the reverse scratched 'GREAT WAR'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, no dents or distortions. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 14349
SOLD
A superb quality Elizabeth II period 'Royal Marines gold and enamel regimental brooch' green enamel laurel wreath surmounted by the 'Royal Crest', the central Globe rhodium plated, mounted to a slender bar; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9ct gold hallmarks for 1982 and maker's details 'J.W.B' (J W Benson Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel with minimal service wear. Height 17mm. Width 45mm.
Code: 14348
195.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War circa 1917 period 'H.M.T. Telemachus pin badge, in the form of a hollow silver ships anchor with applied gold plated curved title scroll; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and with maker's details 'C.U' (Charles Usher). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Height 40mm.
Code: 14347
120.00 GBP
A good quality original Second War period 'Royal Navy sweetheart brooch' on the style of an officer's cap badge, a fouled anchor within a crowned laurel wreath, suspended from a pretty turquoise blue translucent enamel bow, typical of the period; the reverse impressed 'Silver' to both parts. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturers burst bubble flaw to centre right. Height 35mm.
Code: 14346
45.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Kings Royal Rifle Corps gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', the badge of the Regiment mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel title circlet with minor flaws. Width 52mm.
Code: 14345
A rare original First World War period 'Essex Yeomanry hollow silver rifle sweetheart brooch', the butt impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'ALLd' (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 45mm.
Code: 14344
A good original large sized 'Royal Logistic Corps regimental gold brooch', following the lines of the RLC cap badge; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1993 and maker's details 'JMB'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order. Height 36mm. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed on 5 April 1993, by the union of five British Army corps: Royal Engineers Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps
Code: 14343
320.00 GBP
A stunning scarce early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', 'RAF' monogram inlaid with fine quality rich blue enamelling, within a laurel wreath surmounted by a red enamel Queen's Crown and flanked by large highly decorated feathered wings; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1984 and maker's details 'J.W.B' (J W Benson Ltd). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, no defects to the enamel. Width 51mm.
Code: 14342
380.00 GBP
A good quality First World War early period 'United We Stand brooch' displaying the flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Russia; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details 'WHH'(William Hair Haseler, Birmingham). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches. Diameter 23mm.
Code: 14341
30.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1940's fine quality 'Royal Air Force Flight Engineer brevet pin badge', the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 38mm.
Code: 14340
300.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Royal Army Pay Corps badge', a unique example handcrafted from mother of pearl, usually in Jerusalem or Bethlehem. Very good condition and with original pin fitting now corroded, not suitable for wear, collectors item only. Height 28mm. Many year ago, two old soldiers who served in the Middle East, saw one of these mother of pearl badges on my stall in London and told me that you would give one of these skilled craftsmen in the market, your cap badge for a short time and they would produce a copy of it in Mother of Pearl, to give to a loved one.
Code: 14339
35.00 GBP
A scarce post 1953 early Queen Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force silver sweetheart brooch'; Crowned circular disc bearing 'RAF' monogram on electric blue enamel ground, flanked by finely feathered wings with upswept tips, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Wingspan 45mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 14338
A good original First World War period 'Royal Engineers gilt sweetheart brooch', the badge of the Regiment bearing 'George V' cypher mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook an old padded base replacement. Width 54mm.
Code: 14337
A scarce original First World War period 'The Buffs Regiment 1917 silver rifle sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge the front with gold plated finish bearing a dragon resting on a scroll and mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'A.Bros' (Ahronsberg Brothers, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and rifle sling and all the gold plating to the front of the badge. Width 55mm.
Code: 14336
A very scarce original First World War period 'Royal Garrison Artillery 1918 silver rifle sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge the front with gold plated finish inscribed 'RFA' and mounted on a S.M.L.E style rifle; the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'W.Bs' (Ward Brothers). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and rifle sling and all the gold plating to the front of the badge. Width 51mm.
Code: 14335
75.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Northumberland Fusiliers hollow silver rifle sweetheart brooch', the butt impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'ALLd' (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 45mm.
Code: 14334
A scarce original wartime period 'Royal Air Force silver and enamel sweetheart brooch'; George VI crowned wreath, 'RAF' crest to voided centre inlaid with blue enamel, flanked by very large highly defined feathered wings, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the blue enamel crest, the crown initially plain has at some stage been enhanced with red enamel paint, this now partially worn away Wingspan 64mm.
Code: 14333
40.00 GBP
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