A scarce original wartime period very small gilt and enamel 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', on the style of a 'RAF' cap badge, inlaid with additional red and blue enamel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 22mm.
Width 19mm.

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Code: 12863

A scarce First World War period 'The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' depicting the 'Lion of England' with blue enamel scroll below 'The King's Own' on white enamel ground. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height 28mm.

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Code: 12857

A rare Edwardian 'Royal Scots Greys' cavalry sweetheart brooch, in the form of a crowned circle with motto 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit', resting in a title scroll 'Royal Scots Greys' and mounted to a hollow silver horseshoe by two pins and retainers, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1908 and maker's details "MB". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no dents or...  read more

Code: 12855

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A good quality scarce rhodium plated silver and marcasite '13th County of London Battalion' sweetheart brooch, following the lines of the collar badge, Princesss Louise's cypher, a reversed and interlaced 'L' below a coronet, resting on a red enamel scroll, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage t...  read more

Code: 12853

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A rare and exquisite 'Imperial Defence College' gold and enamel brooch of the finest quality, depicting 'The Beast' with trident resting on a tri-part motto scroll 'Concordia Roborat Artus', the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1968 and maker's details "G & Co Ld" in trefoil (Garrard & Co London) the Crown Jewellers. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitti...  read more

Code: 12852

A scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Scots Guards gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', in the form of an officer's cap badge, a faceted Star of the Order of the Thistle the central thistle device with Latin motto "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" and inlaid with green enamelling, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold) and with maker's details "A&W" Good condition, retaining origina...  read more

Code: 12851

A rare First World War period unique sweetheart brooch, handmade from mother of pearl shell and ornamented into a large sized 'British West Indies Regiment brooch', on the same design as the cap badge, a crowned oval title, the centre depicting a sailing galleon, all resting within a laurel wreath. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example.
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Code: 12850

A unique First World War period custom made sweetheart brooch, made from a '6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons' officer's uniform button mounted on a wide bar possibly at the time; the gilt button with scalloped edge depicts the 'Enniskilling Castle to the centre in silver with 'VI' below, the reverse with maker's detals "Jones, Chalk & Dawson, London,W.". Good condition, highlights a little p...  read more

Code: 12849

A rare Boer War period flag day badge, simply made from a strip of celluloid mounted on a pressed gilt shield, the front printed with the badge of the regiment, a crowned strap bearing title, 'Enniskilling Castle to the centre with 'VI' below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, celluloid colours remain bright and without any foxing, gilt remains fresh.
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Code: 12848

A scarce 'Parachute Regiment sweetheart brooch', gilt plated metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest. Very good condition, gilt remains bright, retaining original pin fitting and flat narrow hooked catch, very typical of the period.
Width 39mm.  read more

Code: 12845

A scarce First World War period 'Liverpool Scottish gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "R.C" (Robert Chandler). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect enamel. An excellent example.
Height 24mm.

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Code: 12842

A scarce small miniature bayonet brooch with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'Bruges' across the blade. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Length 38mm.  read more

Code: 12841

A scarce First World War period 'Notts & Derby sweetheart brooch' following the lines of the cap badge, inlaid with fine quality vivid translucent enamelling; the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a tiny nick to bottom scroll left, virtually unnoticeable.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 12840

A scarce First World War period poignant 'Royal Army Medical Corps memorial brooch' large silver plated horseshoe mounted with the badge of the regiment, bearing Latin scroll "In Arduis Fidelis" (Faithful In Adversity) entirely inlaid in black enamelling. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturers flaws to bottom scroll.
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Code: 12839

A superb First World War period scarce 'Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve' large hollow silver anchor brooch mounted with 'RNVR' letters, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "ALLd" (Adie & Lovekin Ltd). Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, no dents or distortions, an exceptional example.
Width 45mm.

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Code: 12838

A scarce First World War period hollow gold 'Mizpah sweetheart brooch' in the shape of a heart, inscribed with the 'Mizpah Benediction' "The Lord Watch Between Me & Thee When We Are Absent One From Another", the reverse impressed "9 carat" and with maker's details "S.Bros". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no dents or distortions.
Height 21mm.

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Code: 12837

A scarce First World War period 'Hampshire Regiment large gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, black mark stain right side
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 12836

A scarce original Great War period 'Scots Guards gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' the regimental badge, a faceted Star of the Order of the Thistle, the circlet with Latin motto "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" and thistle within, mounted on a white enamel "Good Luck" horseshoe. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 12835

A superb example of a First World War period 'Canadian Military Forces sweetheart brooch', in the form of a miniature cap style badge, the front with heavy gold plated finish, mounted to a S.M.L.E rifle, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and with maker's details "A.Bros" (Ahronsberg Brothers Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, comple...  read more

Code: 12834

A scarce First World War period 'HMS Princess Royal gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some minor manufacturers infill flaws to the cypher.
Height 33mm.

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