WW2 Combined Operations Gold Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.

An extremely rare Second World War period 'Combined Operations sweetheart brooch' superb quality and of impressive size, displaying an anchor, submachine gun and eagle representing the three service arms, the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force; the reverse impressed "9c" (9 carat gold). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order.
Height 28mm.

Formed in 1940 by Churchill. Its first chief was Admiral Sir Roger Keyes (his son of VC fame); succeeded after 15 months by Louis Mountbatten. It numbered many successful Commando raids among its numerous operations. The famous badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR