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A scarce and unusual original Second World War period silver and enamel 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch' following the lines of a 'RAF' officer's cap badge, a King George VI Crowned eagle resting in laurel sprays, with an additional scroll 'Royal Air Force' inlaid with rich blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 29mm. Width 29mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 14001
45.00 GBP
A beautiful fine quality Naval Crown set with eleven pearls within a vivid blue enamel surround, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1973 and maker's details 'J.W.B.'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel., complete with all pearls. Diameter 22mm.
Code: 14000
160.00 GBP
A scarce fine quality First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 225th Infantry Battalion gold sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing embossed 'stags head' within 'Kootenay Battalion Canada' scrolls, the reverse impressed '10K' and with Canadian maker's details 'Birks'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch device. Height 40mm.
Code: 13999
180.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 103rd Infantry Battalion gilt sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing crowned 'Res non verba' motto. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 36mm.
Code: 13998
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force 'CEF 62nd Infantry Battalion gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'; maple leaf pattern bearing crowned 'British Columbia' title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 31mm.
Code: 13997
35.00 GBP
A very rare original First World War period 'Royal Army Medical Corps sweetheart brooch' depicting a Crowned "Rod of Asclepius" within laurel sprays resting on blue enamel title scroll and mounted an army stretcher, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'E.A.P&Co'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with heavy service wear. Height 26mm. Width 53mm.
Code: 13996
85.00 GBP
A very unusual and scarce wartime period Royal Air Force locket opening to accommodate two photographs, bearing RAF King's Crown crest to the front with motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" (Through adversity to the stars), with central superimposed eagle extending over the circle, the reverse impressed 'rolled gold'. Very good condition, complete with ring suspension, good working hinge, secure closure, minimal wear and minor dents. Diameter 26mm.
Code: 13995
40.00 GBP
A good quality classical style wartime period silver and enamel 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch'; 'RAF' monogram inlaid with blue enamel within laurel wreath, surmounted by a King's Crown, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Wingspan 50mm.
Code: 13994
30.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period '8th Infantry Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force sweetheart brooch, depicting the devil within a blue enamel Latin motto scroll 'Hosti Acie Nominati' (Named by the enemy in battle); the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'R.C' (Robert Chandler, Chester). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 26mm.
Code: 13993
60.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '175th Battalion gilt and enamel maple leaf sweetheart brooch'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 35mm.
Code: 13992
SOLD
A scarce original First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '24th Victoria Rifles Canada gilt and enamel maple leaf sweetheart brooch' displaying blue enamel maltese cross '24' to the centre on white enamel ground disc with 'Pro Aris Et Focis' motto below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright, an excellent example. Height 32mm.
Code: 13991
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 condition, complete wth original pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel. Width 40mm.
Code: 13990
25.00 GBP
A fine quality Second World War period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', polished silver "RAF" crest within laurel wreath surmounted by a George VI Crown, the large arched wings beautifully decorated with translucent vivid blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 55mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13989
80.00 GBP
A good original wartime period 'Royal Navy and Merchant Navy nautical crown brooch' applied to a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 53mm. Height 12mm.
Code: 13988
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
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
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
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