EIIR Royal Hospital Chelsea Silver & Gold Plated Enamel Brooch.

A scarce and impressive Elizabeth II period fine quality 'Royal Hospital Chelsea brooch'; cast in silver from a large cap badge, heavily gold plated and finely enamelled, the Order of the Garter bearing the motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" (evil to him who evil thinks) surmounted by a Queen's Crown the central device depicting a rose and thistle with tri-part title scroll below; the reverse impressed with Birmingham "Anchor" and "925" (Silver) with maker's details "EF" in a shield. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 49mm.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners founded by King Charles II in 1682 as a retreat for veteran soldiers, the first being admitted in 1692. Since 1913 the Royal Horticultural Society has held its annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show on the South Grounds.

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