WW1 Canadian 1st Infantry Battalion Ontario CEF sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period British made Canadian Expeditionary Force Infantry Battalion CEF sweetheart brooch' gilt maple leaf bearing 'Crowned ONT' over '1' resting on 'CANADA' scroll in red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm. read more
The Royal Canadian Regiment 1916 RCR antique silver sweetheart brooch
A very scarce original First World War antique period 'Royal Canadian Regiment silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of the Regimental cypher viz. an eight pointed star, bearing Crowned VRI cypher; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for the year 1916 and maker's details 'C.Brs' (Corke Brothers & Co). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor surface scratc... read more
120.00 GBP
WW1 Honourable Artillery Company silver grenade HAC sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World war period 'Honourable Artillery Company sweetheart brooch', finely detailed grenade bearing the monogram 'HAC', the reverse impressed with tiny Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1915. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to high points.
Height 31mm. read more
WW1 Royal Artillery silver sweetheart brooch
A very good original First World War period 'Royal Artillery silver sweetheart brooch'; a silver backed example depicting crowned 'Artillery Gun' with 'Ubique' and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' scrolls; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and with maker's details 'WsLd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 27mm.
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30.00 GBP
WW2 Rifle Brigade Mizpah Hearts regimental sweetheart brooch
A scarce original Second World War period 'Rifle Brigade sweetheart brooch' chromium plated representation of the cap badge surmounted by King George VI crown and suspended from a double heart suspension bar, one inscribed with 'Mizpah', the other with the Benediction 'The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings... read more
WW1 Royal Flying Corps silver RFC sweetheart brooch
A rare original First World War period superb 'Royal Flying Corps silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of a representation of the cap badge, Crowned laurel sprays with 'RFC' initials to the centre, set within a decorative engine turned pattern white translucent enamelled ground, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin possibly a re... read more
WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Per Ardva Ad Astra sweetheart brooch
A scarce and unusual original wartime period 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch' in the form of a chromium plated George VI crowned blue enamel circlet, bearing the RAF motto surround 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) with eagle spread across the centre, mounted on a triangular backing and suspended from an ornate blue enamel bar. Very good condition, complete with original ... read more
Royal Navy Ship HMS Resolution sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Resolution gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch', displaying an early representation of the ship's crest, in the form of a knight on horseback wearing a warriors horned helmet and mounted on a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, complete with early pattern original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 27mm.
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WW1 Royal Flying Corps pilot wings RFC 1916 silver sweetheart brooch
A good original First World War period 'Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch', convex example depicting 'RFC pilot's wings' with 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' (Through Adversity to the Stars) motto below; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'C.Bros'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, wing slightly lifting on tips.
Diameter 27mm. read more
60.00 GBP
HMS Glorious silver and enamel sweetheart brooch sunk by Scharnhorst and Gneisenau 1940
A superb original First World War period silver and enamel 'Royal Navy HMS Glorious naval sweetheart brooch', the reverse impressed in relief 'Solid Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original curly end pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.
Width 40mm. read more
Royal Navy Ship HMS Norfolk good luck horseshoe sweetheart brooch
A scarce original circa 1928 to 1950 period 'HMS Norfolk gilt sweetheart brooch' the ships crest mounted on a white enamel First World War pattern 'Good Luck' horseshoe, facing downward. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 30mm. read more
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Scottish regimental sweetheart brooch
A good original circa 1940's period 'Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders sweetheart brooch'; unmarked tested silver example in the form of a miniature representation of the cap badge, enhanced with blue enamel to the title circlet. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 25mm. read more
Women's Royal Naval Service WRNS lucky wishbone sweetheart brooch
A scarce original Second World War period 'Womens Royal Naval Service gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' in the form of a wishbone, the centre mounted with 'Naval Crown' fouled anchor, the topmost ring a 'Jenny Wren' and to the base a W.R.N.S. scroll inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Wid... read more
WW2 Royal Artillery good luck horseshoe sweetheart brooch
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch'; artillery gun surmounted by a Crowned scroll inlaid with blue enamel and bearing the motto 'Ubique' (Everywhere) with scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead) scroll below, all resting within a 'Good Luck' horseshoe inlaid with white enamel. Very good condition, complete with original p... read more
Royal Artillery gold and enamel regimental sweetheart brooch
A good original circa 1940's fine quality impressive 'Royal Artillery gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', designed on the style of the cap badge, the artillery gun surmounted by a Crowned scroll inlaid with blue enamel and bearing the motto 'Ubique' (Everywhere) with scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead); the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold). Very good co... read more
WW1 Royal Naval Air Service pilot's wing gold RNAS sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Naval Air Service sweetheart brooch', gold naval crowned eagle with 'RNAS' title below, the reverse impressed '9ct' (9 carat gold) just where a purpose made hole has been made to hold a safety chain. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement.
Wingspan 44mm.
The Royal Naval Air Service '... read more
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders silver Scottish regimental sweetheart brooch
A scarce original circa 1940's period fine quality 'Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders sweetheart brooch' fashioned on the style of an officer's collar badge; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and personalised with the initials 'M.B.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 40mm.
Height 24mm. read more
WW1 Coldstream Guards 1916 silver regimental sweetheart brooch
A superb original First World War period scarce antique 'Coldstream Guards silver brooch', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details 'WsLd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 28mm. read more
80.00 GBP
WW1 Gordon Highlanders 1915 silver Scottish sweetheart brooch
A scarce original First World War period 'Gordon Highlanders silver sweetheart brooch' in the form of an officer's regimental cap badge, bearing the crest of the 'Marquis of Huntly,' a stag's head issuing from a Ducal Coronet within a heavy ivy wreath, with the motto 'Bydand' below, the reverse impressed with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1915 and with badly struck maker's details 'H.T' (Henry... read more
WW1 Lancashire Fusiliers 1915 silver regimental spoon by Marples & Beasley
A scarce original wartime period 'Lancashire Fusiliers 1915 silver regimental spoon', the finial depicting a small representation of their cap badge inlaid with blue enamel to the scrolls, the bowl impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'M&B' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham). Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Length approx 120mm.
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