Royal Fusiliers 1st Version Other Ranks Shoulder Title converted to Sweetheart Brooch

A clever adaption of the early two piece shoulder title with the small RF letters below now attached to the grenade which would have been worn above separately, lugs now removed and the whole attached to a functional c clasp pin fitting. Some staining to the gilding metal finish as a result of the conversion but nicely done.

Westlake 790 refers but modified to sweetheart.  read more

Code: 66255

Korean War 1950 - 1953 Veterans Crome and Enamel Lapel Pin Badge

Small but well made (2.3cm tall) with original pin and clasp. Reverse is marked S. Morris B'ham. In excellent condition with no damage to the enamel. 1970s - 1980s vintage.  read more

Code: 55296

Boer War Vintage 18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - 1900

Hand cut with engraved detail and original fully functional stout pin fitting. Crown to top. Maker marked 'W.H.H.' and Birmingham assay letter 'a' lower case (1900). In superb condition with no damage or polishing. Scarce.

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Code: 66227

WW2 4th County of London (Sharpshooters) Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Badge

A stunning sweetheart with hallmarks for Birmingham assay office date letter Q (1940). No damage to enamel, original pin fittings. Maker marked also W & H (Walker & Hall, Sheffield). Walker & Hall were cutlers and made regimental spoons in the 1930s and moved into military badge making in 1940. Circa 3.3cms tall.

4CLY landed in Normandy on D Day+1.

J26.3  read more

Code: 65127

WW2 Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Sterling Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Tie Pin Bar Brooch Badge

Marked 'Sterling' to reverse with original and fully functional pin fittings. Enamel thinly applied but intact. A few minor surface scratches otherwise in good condition. King's Crown.

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Code: 64804

Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Old Comrades Association (OCA) Enamel and Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A beautifully heavily gilded example with original horseshoe fitting. Signs of wear to front but a nicely made quality item. King's crown. The maker's details 'BN' to the reverse.

The museum website confirms this pattern was worn pre 1937.

See
http://www.kingsownmuseum.com/mus03badassoc.htm

Comm GM  read more

Code: 64799

WW1 6th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment silver sweetheart brooch

An attractive and scarce First World War 6th Territorial Battalion the King's (Liverpool) Regiment sweetheart brooch ,the reverse bearing good London silver hallmarks for 1917 (date letter B) and maker's details "C & A" (the latter a bit feint). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and excellent patina. Circa 27mm in diameter.

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Code: 61893

King's Royal Rifle Corps KRRC Sweetheart Badge Pin Brooch

A very attractive enamel and sterling silver brooch mounted on silver pin bar 5.3cm wide. No damage to enamel and silver dark toned. Fully functional original pin. Reverse marked "TLM Sterling" TLM standing for Millers.
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Code: 53874

Essex Regiment Old Comrades Association (OCA) Brass and Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Badge

Circa 28mm in diameter, no damage to enamel (please excuse the flash on the photo over the word association), and with original horseshoe fitting. A scratched zigzag to reverse otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 63039

WW1 6th City of London Battalion, The London Regiment Sterling Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin

KRRC style brooch with the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" and with maker's details 'SSR'. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, some surface wear to enamel but intact. Circa 3.8cms tall. An attractive brooch.

In 1935, the Battalion became an Anti-Aircraft Battalion of the Royal Engineers and adopted the RE badge.

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Code: 65114