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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
60.00 GBP
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
SOLD
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
45.00 GBP
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
A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Naval Air Service sweetheart brooch', gold naval crowned eagle with 'RNAS' title below, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) just where a purpose made hole has been made to hold a safety chain. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement. Wingspan 44mm. The Royal Naval Air Service 'RNAS' was the air arm of the Royal Navy during the First World War, it merged with the Royal Flying Corps on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force.
Code: 14259
120.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period fine quality 'Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders sweetheart brooch' fashioned on the style of an officer's collar badge; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and personalised with the initials 'M.B.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 40mm. Height 24mm.
Code: 14258
A superb original First World War period scarce antique 'Coldstream Guards silver and tortoiseshell brooch', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'WsLd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, excellent patina. Diameter 28mm.
Code: 14257
80.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Gordon Highlanders silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of an officer's regimental cap badge, bearing the crest of the 'Marquis of Huntly,' a stag's head issuing from a Ducal Coronet within a heavy ivy wreath, with the motto 'Bydand' below, the reverse impressed with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1915 and with badly struck maker's details 'H.T' (Henry Tatton, Rose Street, Edinburgh, Scotland). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and safety chain. Height 27mm.
Code: 14256
A scarce original wartime period 'Lancashire Fusiliers 1915 silver regimental spoon', the finial depicting a small representation of their cap badge inlaid with blue enamel to the scrolls, the bowl impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'M&B' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham). Very good condition, no damage to the enamel. Length approx 120mm.
Code: 14255
A superb quality pre -1953 period 'South Staffordshire Regiment sweetheart brooch; crowned 'Stafford Knot' resting on a white and pink enamel ribbon scroll inscribed 'South Staffordshire', the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) and details of one of the finest jewellers 'Page Plymouth Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 26mm. Width 33mm.
Code: 14254
250.00 GBP
A very scarce original circa 1940's fine quality large imposing 'Royal Air Force Flight Engineer's brevet sweetheart brooch', the central 'E' inlaid with pale turquoise translucent enamel, within gingery brown laurel sprays, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 50mm.
Code: 14253
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 embossed 'RAF' blue crest, flanked by large feathered wings, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 55mm.
Code: 14252
A good quality classical style scarce Second World War period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', the reverse impressed '9ct Front' (9 carat gold plating) and maker's details 'HB&S' (Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and lightly gold plated finish to give the impression of gold. Width 44mm.
Code: 14251
A scarce original Second World War period 'Manchester Regiment brass and enamel sweetheart brooch' in the form of a wishbone mounted to the centre a miniature representation of the cap badge inlaid with red and blue enamelling. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Width 33mm.
Code: 14250
A scarce original Second World War period brass double heart sweetheart brooch, to one side the badge of the 'Royal Artillery' to the other The Mizpah Benediction 'The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 34mm. Height 20mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 14249
A superb quality scarce cavalry regiment 'Queen's Own Hussars QOH gold and enamel regimental brooch', designed in the form of the cap badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1966 and maker's details 'J.W.B'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect. Height 30mm. The regiment was formed from the amalgamation of the 3rd The King's Own Hussars and the 7th Queen's Own Hussars at Candahar Barracks, Tidworth in November 1958.
Code: 14248
450.00 GBP
A superb quality scarce 'Royal Corps of Transport gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', designed in the form of the cap badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1968 and maker's details 'G & Co Ld' in trefoil (Garrard & Co London) the Crown Jewellers. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, enamel perfect. Height 31mm.
Code: 14247
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