Royal Navy HMS Calypso 1917 silver anchor pin badge sunk 1940

A scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S. Calypso sweetheart brooch' in the form of a hollow silver anchor with applied gold plated curved title scroll the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'F.H.M' (Frank Henry Mannox). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example.
Length approx 40mm.
HMS Calypso was a C class cruiser of the Caledon sub-class of the Royal Navy launched in 1917. She was sunk in 1940 by the Italian submarine Alpino Bagnolini.

Code: 14561