WW1 Australian Military Forces Button & Kangaroo Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch'; a recognised design consisting of a gilt officer's uniform button bearing Crowned map of Australia adapted and mounted within a 'Waratah' leaf and flower wreath surround, surmounted by a kangaroo and green enamel title "Australia"; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt Pat Appd For" and "Rd 65...  read more

Code: 13380

WW2 Australian Military Forces Gold & Enamel Anzac Sweetheart Brooch in Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London, Presentation Case.

A superb post 1931 Second World War period 'Anzac Forces gold sweetheart brooch', of the very finest quality, depicting a rising sun with central Crown set on a field of red translucent enamel and tri-part title scroll below "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" inlaid in dark blue; the reverse impressed "14ct" (a post 1931 14 carat gold standard ). Excellent condition, retaining or...  read more

Code: 13308

WW1 Australian Military Forces Bronze Cap Badge by K.G.Luke, Melbourne.

A scarce original First World War period 'Australian Military Forces bronze cap badge'; large die-stamped Crowned rising sun, above a tri-part scroll "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces", the reverse impressed in relief "K.G.Luke Melb". Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin, excellent patina.
Width 63mm.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 13280

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Silver Rifle Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original First World War period British made 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature badge mounted to a S.M.L.E rifle, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with original rifle sling.
Width 51mm.
Height 17mm.

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Code: 13228

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Silver Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce unusual First World War period 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces silver sweetheart brooch'; Crowned rising sun within an oval voided surround, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 26mm.

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Code: 13210

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1915 silver sweetheart brooch

A scarce First World War period 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces silver sweetheart brooch'; depicting a Crowned rising sun, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "C.Bros". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, good patina, small scratch centre bottom, surface crackles, not affecting overall appearance.
Diameter 27mm.

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Code: 13174

WW1 Australian Military Forces, Australia, Russia, France and Navy Red Ensign United Flags, Silk Embroidered Military Postcard.

An exceptionally clean and very unusual First World War period silk postcard; embroidered Australian Military Forces badge with an unusual flag combination, the reverse with maker's details "Paris Depose" "Fabrication Francaise" and handwritten in ink dated "Friday 20/10/16" and addressed to "Dear Alice" and signed "Sincere friend Eric Floo..". Very good condition, colours remain brigh...  read more

Code: 13154

WW1 Australian Military Forces, 2'3 Infantry Battalion Formation Sign, Anzac Rifle Sweetheart Brooch.

A rare First World War period 'Australian Military Forces Anzac brooch'; small brass riifle with applied brown over green enamel formation sign, these colours represent the "2'3 Infantry Battalion, 16th Brigade, 6th Division", the reverse with a registered, design and patent number "Rd No 2178". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 13153

WW1 Australian Military Forces gold plated regimental sweetheart brooch

A scarce First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch, heavy gold plated Crowned rising sun, mounted on a disc and set within a heavy gold plated rim. Very good condition, original pin fittings, minimal wear to the plating..
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 13143

WW1 Australian Military Forces Gold Anzac Sweetheart Brooch.

A small dainty First World War period 'Australian Military Forces gold sweetheart brooch'; rising sun with central crown, tri-part scroll below engraved with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" title, mounted on a sprung bar with curled ends, typical of the period; the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Width 39mm.
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Code: 13113

Boer War Australian Mounted Brigade, Slouch Hat Rifle Sweetheart Brooch.

A rare Boer War period 'Australian Mounted Brigade sweetheart brooch'; brass 'Lee Metford style rifle mounted with perfectly formed white metal 'Australian Army slouch hat' with upturned brim, bearing gold plated raised title 'AMB', the underside revealing the rifle passing through the hat. Good condition, both pin fittings are old replacements.
Width 55mm.
Height 15mm.read more

Code: 13111

WW1 Australian Military Forces Gold & Enamel Anzac Sweetheart Brooch.

A beautiful, scarce First World War period 'Australian Military Forces gold sweetheart brooch'; a rising sun, the central crown on a field of red translucent enamel, tri-part scroll below "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" inlaid with blue; mounted on a bowed shape triangular bar, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold), with maker's details "SSR" within a shield. Very good co...  read more

Code: 13057

Boer War Australian Federation Flag, 1900 Chester Hallmarked Gold & Enamel Patriotic Sword Brooch by Hollis & Newman, Birmingham.

A very rare Boer War period fine quality 'Australian Federation Flag patriotic gold and enamel brooch'; in the form of a 'New South Wales Ensign' inlaid with superb coloured enamels, mounted on a hollow gold sword, the reverse impressed with Chester 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1900, maker's details "H&N" (Hollis & Newman, Birmingham) and "Rd. 352373" a registered design and patent date o...  read more

Code: 13056

WW1 Australian Souvenir, 9ct Gold Sweetheart Brooch by Willis, Melbourne.

A scarce First World War period 'Austalian Souvenir' sweetheart brooch; hollow gold lucky wishbone with applied 'Map of Australia' to the centre and single letters on a bar forming the title 'Souvenir"; the reverse impressed with three marks in separate boxes, unicorn, 9 (9 carat gold) and a "W", for Willis of Melbourne. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no dents or distorti...  read more

Code: 12924

Anzac Remembrance Day 1919, Gallipoli Landing 25th April 1915, Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Brooch by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne.

A rare original end of the First World War large circular gilt badge with title surround 'Anzac Remembrance Day 1919' inlaid in blue enamel, the inner title 'Gallipoli Landing 25th April 1915' in white, the gilt center depicts in high relief two uniformed soldiers, one being a defiant 'Jack Tar' sailor, the other an 'Anzac kneeling clutching his rifle with bayonet fixed', the reverse wi...  read more

Code: 12757

Australian Army Medical Corps Comforts Fund Home Front Badge.

A scarce 'Australian Army Medical Corps Comforts Fund gilt and enamel badge'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height 27mm.

The 'Australian Army Medical Corps' was formed in 1902, it was granted the Royal prefix in 1948 to become the 'Royal Australian Army Medical Corps'.  read more

Code: 12575

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