The Kings Royal Rifle Corps gold sweetheart brooch

A superb original First World War period fine quality 'King's Royal Rifle Corps gold and enamel brooch', the badge of the Regiment, a Maltese Cross with title circlet surmounted by Crowned Latin motto scroll 'Celer et Audax' (Swift and Bold) inlaid with green enamel and mounted on a slim bar, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety catch, perfect enamel.
Width 53mm.
Height 22mm.

In 1858 'Peninsula Barracks Winchester, Hampshire' became the home base and training centre for the 'King's Royal Rifle Corps' (60th Rifles) and 'Rifle Brigade' and was called the 'Rifle Depot'. In 1951 the name of the Depot was changed to 'The Green Jackets Depot' and later to the 'The Green Jackets Brigade Depot'.


ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.

Code: 12683