WW1 Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. King Edward VII 1915 silver sweetheart brooch WW1 Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. King Edward VII 1915 silver sweetheart brooch

WW1 Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. King Edward VII 1915 silver sweetheart brooch

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 launched in 1903. She was mined off Cape Wrath on the 6 January 1916 and sunk some hours after the explosion, with the loss of one life, whilst the crew were being rescued.

This is part of a unique collection of First World War Royal Navy silver sweetheart brooches all in superb condition.

Code: 13022

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