WW1 'Highland Cyclist Battalion' 1916 Hallmarked Silver 'HCB' Rifle Sweetheart Brooch by Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

An extremely rare First World War period 'Highland Cyclist Battalion sweetheart brooch' in the form of a 303 Lee-Enfield style hollow silver rifle with applied "HCB" letters across the barrel, the butt impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "ALLd" (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents, letters with minor distortion.
Width 45mm.

Code: 13817