WW2 Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Devonshire Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

A scarce original circa 1940's 'HMS Devonshire Royal Navy sweetheart brooch', large ship's badge bearing a Lion rampant with Latin motto below "Auxilio Divino" (By the help of God), the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" and with maker's or retailer's details "Woolf Colchester". Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original pin bar fitting, (badge now slightly detached resulting in some movement on the bar).
Width 50mm.
Height 30mm.

Code: 12740