A scarce original 1915-1937 pattern Great War period '1st King's Dragoon Guards sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass star pattern, beautifully enhanced with red and blue enamelling. Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
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Code: 13636

A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '79th Overseas Manitoba Battalion sweetheart brooch' in the form of a gilt and enamel maple leaf depicting a buffalo; the reverse with evidence of having had a pin shank and hook removed many years ago, otherwise I would have classified this as good condition, enamel with minor imperfection to bottom left scroll, gilt remains ...  read more

Code: 13635

A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '179th Overseas Battalion, Cameron Highlanders of Canada sweetheart brooch' gilt and enamel Crowned wreath half thistle half maple leaf with superimposed 'Cross of St. Andrew' bearing a lion and "179" with title circlet in red enamel and "Overseas" scroll below; the reverse without evidence of ever having had a pin fittings ot...  read more

Code: 13634

A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '5th Pioneer Battalion CEF sweetheart brooch' gilt and enamel maple leaf bearing Crowned "Pioneer" scroll above superimposed '5' resting on a 'Canada beaver' and flanked by "Overseas" "Battalion" with Latin motto "Sed Miles Sed Pro Patria" roughly translates (A young man died before his time, but a soldier for his country) scr...  read more

Code: 13633

A fine quality scarce original First World War period 'Welsh Regiment sweetheart brooch', in the form of a gold plated miniature Prince of Wales plumes with scrolls 'Ich Dien' and further scroll below 'The Welsh', mounted to a S.M.L.E rifle, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "L?" (obscured by pin shank). Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 13632

A scarce First World War period 'Australian Military Forces sweetheart brooch', suspended from a pretty bow with floral decoration, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" to both parts and maker's details "SSR" (mostly seen on English made WW1 Canadian CEF brooches). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect to badge, manufacturing flaws to bow.
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Code: 13631

An extremely rare Second World War period 'Combined Operations sweetheart brooch' superb quality and of impressive size, displaying an anchor, submachine gun and eagle representing the three service arms, the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force; the reverse impressed "9c" (9 carat gold). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in g...  read more

Code: 13629

850.00 GBP

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A scarce First World War period Canadian Expeditionary Force '2nd Pioneer Battalion CEF sweetheart brooch' gilded copper maple leaf with Crowned "Overseas" scroll over crossed axes and grenade within title scrolls with motto below "Viam Paramus" (We prepare the way). Good condition, evidence of having had loops and converted to pin fittings, gilt finish with service wear.
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Code: 13626

30.00 GBP

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A very scarce Great War period gilt and enamel 'Royal Engineers sweetheart brooch' depicting a figural scene of men of the Corps undertaking engineering bridge work. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 13625

A good First World War period 'Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch' on the style of a miniature cap badge; crowned 'Artillery Gun' with 'Ubique' and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' scrolls, this example with hard to find revolving wheel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, top scroll with chip to the enamel.
Height 29mm.

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Code: 13624

A scarce original First World War period 'Honourable Artillery Company silver and enamel sweetheart brooch', displaying a large 'Artillery Gun' surmounted by a Crowned 'H.A.C' scroll and 'Arma Pacis Fulcra' (Armed Strength for Peace) motto scroll below; the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect,
Height 26mm.

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Code: 13623

A scarce original First World War period 'The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders silver rifle sweetheart brooch'; faceted cross of St. Andrew crowned oval inscribed "The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders" 'Sphinx' on Egypt tablet below, crowned thistle to voided centre, the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with rifle sling.read more

Code: 13622

A scarce original Great War period 'Artists Rifles gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', the badge of the regiment depicting the conjoined heads of the Roman Gods Mars and Minerva in profile, with "Artists Rifles" title scroll below and mounted on a slim bar; the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "E.A.P & Co". Excellent condition, retaining ori...  read more

Code: 13621

A scarce First World War period 'Cameron Highlanders belt buckle', in the form of a miniature silver plated style cap badge; St. Andrew and his cross within a thistle wreath with blue enamel 'Cameron' scroll below, set on single thistle spray attached to silk tartan belt. Buckle in very good clean condition, complete with fittings, tartan belt now fragile with silk shot and loose thread...  read more

Code: 13620

A scarce First World War period 'Cameron Highlanders sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature silver plated style cap badge; St. Andrew and his cross within a thistle wreath with blue enamel 'Cameron' scroll below, sewn to a two tassled silk tartan kilt. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fitting and card backing.
Height of kilt approx 95mm.  read more

Code: 13619

A scarce First World War period 'Cameron Highlanders sweetheart brooch', in the form of a two tassled silver plated sporran cantle the title scroll inlaid with blue enamel, attached to a silk tartan kilt, complete with retailer's original tartan box and inner display card. Very good clean condition.
Height of kilt approx100mm.

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