WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I., brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish is still very bright.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” clasp on the...  read more

Code: 52052

WW1 GVR Royal Engineers Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1, Geroge V, Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish now has a slightly darkened age patina finish.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” cl...  read more

Code: 52051

WW2 Sweetheart Brass and Enamel Pendant “Serving King and Country” set with a Photo of a Soldier

Here on offer is a nice example of a WW2 sweetheart brass and enamel pendant “Serving King and Country” set with a colour photo of a soldier in uniform.

The circular brass pendant has a blue enamelled edge, set with the words:

SERVING KING AND COUNTRY

There is a tiny chip to the enamel at the lower edge as shown in my photos.

It has a ...  read more

Code: 52050

WW2 GVIR Gilt & Enamel Kings Crown Royal Army Service Corps ‘Good Luck’ Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a lovely detailed example of a gilt metal and enamel Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) sweetheart brooch, from the WW2 period as it displays the Kings Crown and GVIR cypher.

The brooch has been made in the shape of a horseshoe, with the words ‘GOOD LUCK’ around the bottom edge.

The centre displays a detailed RSAC gilt and enamel badge emblem, with th...  read more

Code: 50061

Vintage 1st Bn Coldstream Guards Presentation Silver Plated Cigarette Box – to RQMS D.R. Yorke 1979

Here on offer is a vintage 1st Bn Coldstream Guards presentation silver plated cigarette box awarded to RQMS D.R. Yorke in 1979.

The heavy metal lidded box retains most of its silver plating, just with light loss around the edges and with the main loss being on the bottom, where it has been rubbed on a desk, as shown in my photos.

The lid has a rope style edging an...  read more

Code: 52049

Small Antique Cold Painted Bronze “Birds Nest” Lidded Desk Inkwell c1880

Here on offer is a really sweet, small antique cold painted bronze “birds’ nest” lidded desk inkwell, circa 1880.

This beautiful small inkwell cast in bronze, depicts a birds’ nest with three white painted eggs on the top/lid.

It shows fine detailing of brown painted grasses and straw that make up the body of the nest, with some small painted branches around the ou...  read more

Code: 51478

Vintage Bronze and Enamel Shooting Medal for the Brighton & District League Division 1 Winners in 1950

Here on offer is a vintage bronze and enamel shooting medal for the Brighton & District League Division 1 winners, in 1950.

I believe these annual shooting competitions were linked to the Delancey Shield?

This attractive bronze medal depicts two enamel shields and inlaid in blue enamel are the words:

BRIGHTON & DISTRICT LEAGUE

On the ...  read more

Code: 52047

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge.

This Australian army “Rising Sun” badge is made from pressed brass and now has a age patina to the finish.

The front depicts a radiating pattern representing sun with a King’s crown at the centre and inscribed banner across bottom, that reads:

AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH
MI...  read more

Code: 52044

Unusual WW2 Period Novelty RAF Spitfire Aircraft Shaped Brass Penknife by Leppington CUTLASS Sheffield c1940

Here on offer is a scarce and unusual WW2 Period novelty RAF spitfire aircraft shaped brass penknife, by Leppington (CUTLERS) Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1940.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Leppington are known for making a range of cutlery, so penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of sol...  read more

Code: 52034

Rare WW1 Grimwades Commemorative Vase Depicting Two Bruce Bairnsfather Cartoons

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Grimwades commemorative vase depicting two Bruce Bairnsfather cartoons.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published weekly in The Bystander magazine during WW1.
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Code: 52028