WW1 Royal Navy HMS Valiant silver sweetheart brooch

A scarce original circa First World War period 'HMS Valiant naval sweetheart badge' depicting a cockeral over red enamel motto scroll 'Valiant Yet Vigilant' resting on blue enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and mounted on a coiled end pin bar, very typical of the period. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.
Width 38mm.

HMS Valiant was a Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship built by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, launched November 1914 and Commissioned February 1916, part of Fifth Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet she fought at the Battle of Jutland. She also served in World War II and was sold for scrapping in 1948.

Code: 14297