A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart pin badge', gilt brass example inlaid with unusual red and green enamel combination. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, small defect to hinge and enamel with stress marks. Price reflects.
Wingspan approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 14504

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch or tiepin'; small crowned blue enamel oval bearing the letters 'RFC' flanked by white enamal arched wings with 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) motto scroll below and mounted on a slender bar with an attached safety chain. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor enamel los...  read more

Code: 14492

160.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period superb quality 'Royal Flying Corps solid backed pin badge'; Crowned wreath, the centre with embossed blue enamel RFC crest, flanked by large finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed '15ct' (15 carat gold pre 1931) and 'LONDON MADE'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch, no defects to the enamel. Width approx 52mm....  read more

Code: 14468

450.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart pin brooch'; silver plated red, white and blue enamel RFC wing bearing 'Per ardua ad astra' motto scroll below, mounted on a mother of pearl disc, set within an unmarked silver rim. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, minor service wear.
Diameter approx 29mm.  read more

Code: 14467

35.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps unmarked gold colour mothers locket'; an impressive sized opening case bearing an 'RFC' enamel cap badge style device to one side and a Royal Artillery enamel badge to the other, 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 ducun...  read more

Code: 14450

250.00 GBP

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A superb rare original Great War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch'; fine quality example the laurel wreath enhanced by green enamelling, the Crown and cental 'RFC' device with red translucent enamel and flanked by finely feathered large wings, the reverse impressed '15ct' (15 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Width 55...  read more

Code: 13638

480.00 GBP

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A superb circa 1920's period fine quality rhodium plated 'Aeroplane brooch', set with paste diamonds and cut glass stones; housed in what appears to be its original velvet lined fitted case with maker's details to lid "By Appointment" "Skinner & Co Diamond Merchants 34, Old Bond Street, London, W.". Complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, revolving propell...  read more

Code: 12823

300.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period fine quality jeweller made 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch'; polished RFC crest mounted on a laurel wreath, flanked by large finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety catch in good working order, an excellent example.
Wingspan 52mm.  read more

Code: 14381

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch'; crowned RFC fretted centre flanked by large feathered wings, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear
Wingspan 51mm.  read more

Code: 14380

150.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period superb 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of a representation of the cap badge, Crowned laurel sprays with 'RFC' initials to the centre, set within a decorative engine turned pattern white translucent enamelled ground, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin possibly a re...  read more

Code: 14271

A good original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps 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.  read more

Code: 14266

60.00 GBP

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A superb very scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps gold sweetheart brooch'; triangle hollow bar with chamfered ends mounted with hand fretted RFC pilot's wing badge, the reverse impressed '9ct Gold' with maker's details 'A.Bros'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and safety chain, no dents or distortions. An excellent example.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 14242

A superb original 'Royal Flying Corps diamond brooch', large jeweller's made example, constructed from numerous parts and encrusted with diamonds to the wings, 'RFC' crest and crown, the reverse impressed '18ct' (18 carat gold) 'PT' (platinum). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 57mm.  read more

Code: 14217

A scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Royal Flying Corps large unmarked gold coloured precious metal brooch', probably commissioned and fashioned on the style of an officer's pilot's wing and enhanced with red and green enamelling. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear, housed in what appears to be its original leather case.
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Code: 14206

A rare original Great War late 1918 transitional period superb quality 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch'; Crowned wreath, the centre mounted with blue enamel RFC central crest, flanked by large finely feathered wings, the reverse impressed '15ct' (15 carat gold pre 1931) and maker's details 'CP&Co' (Charles Packer & Co London). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enam...  read more

Code: 14185

An exceptional scarce original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps brooch', possibly by Phillips of Aldershot; finely feathered wings bearing crowned 'RFC' crest on blue enamel ground 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) motto below, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 44mm.
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Code: 14104

A rare original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' the silver wing set within an unusual oval black enamelled ground (possibly indicating the loss of a loved one), the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with graze lower left.
Width 38mm.  read more

Code: 14086

A rare original First World War period superb 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of a representation of the cap badge, Crowned laurel sprays with 'RFC' initials to the centre, set within a decorative engine turned pattern powder blue translucent enamelled ground enamelled ground, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and with maker's details 'F.R.G' (F R Gomm, Birmingha...  read more

Code: 14054

A scarce original Great War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', pilot's wing with 'RFC' crest to the centre mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold) to both parts. Excellent condition, complete original pin fittings.
Width 39mm.
Height 21mm.

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Code: 13939

A superb original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps silver 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 1917 and maker's details 'S&Co' (Sydney & Co Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, excellent patina,...  read more

Code: 13938