Royal Navy HMS Concord 1917 Hollow Silver Anchor Brooch

A scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S. Concord pin badge, in the form of a hollow silver anchor with an applied blue enamel curved title scroll the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details 'W.C&S' (William Clark & Son). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, some enamel restoration and loss, price reflects.
Length approx 40mm.
In 1916 HMS Concord was assigned to the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron, which operated as part of Harwich Force in the North Sea to defend the eastern approaches to the Strait of Dover and English Channel. In 1918 'Ignacy Jan Paderewski' Polish pianist and composer and member of the Polish National Committee re-organising Polish state after 123 years of partitions, arrived at Gdańsk (Danzig) on board HMS Concord on his way to Poznań and Warsaw.

Code: 14565