A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Navy pewter plated sweetheart brooch' in the form of a battleship, bearing the poignant message "The Navy Is Here" on wavy scroll below. Very good condition, retaining coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, a familiar characteristic of the maker 'H.W.Miller.Ltd', minor wear to pewter plating.
Length 39mm.
Height 20mm.

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Code: 13196

A superb example of a First World War period 'HMS Invincible white faced enamel sweetheart brooch'; ornate large gilt shield inlaid with white enamelling, raised gilt lion head to the centre, with "H.M.S. Invincible" ribbon scroll below in red enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel, an excellent example.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 13145

A scarce First World War period 'H.M.Minesweeper sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver Life Bouy bearing a pennant flag quartered and inlaid with white, yellow, red and black enamelling; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "F.H.M" ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham.). Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, silver solder...  read more

Code: 13124

A good stylish Second World War period 'Royal Navy sweetheart brooch', circular silver plated example, the voided centre bearing battleship within scalloped surround, inscribed "Our Navy" and inlaid with translucent blue enamelling with wavy design. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, silver plating with service wear.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 13123

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A rare First World War period 'HMS Zealandia silver sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

Commissioned 'HMS New Zealand', renamed HMS Zealandia December 1911.

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Code: 13047

A rare First World War period 'HMS Dartmouth silver sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 13046

A rare First World War period 'HMS King Edward VII silver sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

HMS King Edward VII was a pre-dreadnought battleship, built at Devonport Dockyard and launch...  read more

Code: 13022

A rare First World War period 'HMS Essex silver sweetheart brooch' depicting the 'Arms of Essex' within a title strap, surmounted by a 'Naval Crown', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 13021

A rare First World War period 'HMS Amazon silver sweetheart brooch' the ship named after the 'Greek mythical female warriors' of which the central figure depicts a representation of, armed with bow and arrow and resting on the title scroll; the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining origi...  read more

Code: 13020

A rare First World War period Royal Navy ship 'HM Torpedo Boat Destroyer' sweetheart brooch; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "AS & Co" in a lozenge. Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, professionally replaced hook, scroll with small enamel loss both ends, complete with all masts and turrets.
Width 40mm.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 13003

A rare First World War period 'HMS Warrior silver sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and light gilt finish, scroll slightly lifting on the left side.
Diameter 27mm.

HMS Warrior was launched in 1905, she was heavily da...  read more

Code: 12981

A rare First World War period 'HMS Carnarvon silver sweetheart brooch' depicting a 'Welsh Dragon' with title scroll below, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 12980

A rare First World War period 'HMS Newcastle silver sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "CW&Sn" (C Widmer & Sons Clerkenwell, London). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and gilt finish.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 12979

A scarce First World War period 'HMS Princess Royal gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some minor manufacturers infill flaws to the cypher.
Height 33mm.

HMS Princess Royal was Royal Navy Lion-class battlecruisers, built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness, launched on 29th April 1911, she ...  read more