United Kingdom - Military accessories

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Collection of three vintage sterling silver / silver military sweetheart and regimental brooches, representing British and New Zealand military units.

1. 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)
An attractive silver and green enamel regimental sweetheart brooch featuring the crowned badge of the 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), with crossed rifles and prominent numeral “4”.

The reverse carries full British silver hallmarks for Walker & Hall (W&H), Sheffield, including the lion passant and Sheffield crown, with date letter Q, dating the piece to 1908.

Approx. maximum measurement: 3.5 cm.

2. Tank Corps / Regiment “Fear Naught” sweetheart brooch
Silver and enamel military sweetheart brooch featuring a detailed tank beneath a King’s Crown, surrounded by a green enamel wreath and blue enamel scroll bearing the motto “FEAR NAUGHT”.

Suspended from a silver bar brooch marked STERLING to the reverse.

Approx. maximum measurement including bar/pin: 3.5 cm.

3. New Zealand “NZ ONWARD” sweetheart bar brooch
Small silver New Zealand military sweetheart brooch featuring the crowned NZ insignia within a wreath and the motto “ONWARD”, mounted centrally on a long bar brooch.

Silver marked to the reverse.

Approx. maximum measurement including bar: 5 cm.

Combined weight: 14 g.

All three pieces retain their original pin fittings and show age-related surface wear, patination and some wear/loss to the enamel consistent with vintage military jewellery. Please study the detailed photographs, which form part of the description.

An attractive group of three genuine period military sweetheart/regimental pieces, particularly appealing to collectors of British and Commonwealth militaria, regimental badges and military jewellery.

Collection of three vintage sterling silver / silver military sweetheart and regimental brooches, representing British and New Zealand military units.

1. 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)
An attractive silver and green enamel regimental sweetheart brooch featuring the crowned badge of the 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), with crossed rifles and prominent numeral “4”.

The reverse carries full British silver hallmarks for Walker & Hall (W&H), Sheffield, including the lion passant and Sheffield crown, with date letter Q, dating the piece to 1908.

Approx. maximum measurement: 3.5 cm.

2. Tank Corps / Regiment “Fear Naught” sweetheart brooch
Silver and enamel military sweetheart brooch featuring a detailed tank beneath a King’s Crown, surrounded by a green enamel wreath and blue enamel scroll bearing the motto “FEAR NAUGHT”.

Suspended from a silver bar brooch marked STERLING to the reverse.

Approx. maximum measurement including bar/pin: 3.5 cm.

3. New Zealand “NZ ONWARD” sweetheart bar brooch
Small silver New Zealand military sweetheart brooch featuring the crowned NZ insignia within a wreath and the motto “ONWARD”, mounted centrally on a long bar brooch.

Silver marked to the reverse.

Approx. maximum measurement including bar: 5 cm.

Combined weight: 14 g.

All three pieces retain their original pin fittings and show age-related surface wear, patination and some wear/loss to the enamel consistent with vintage military jewellery. Please study the detailed photographs, which form part of the description.

An attractive group of three genuine period military sweetheart/regimental pieces, particularly appealing to collectors of British and Commonwealth militaria, regimental badges and military jewellery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Enamel, Silver
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
United KingdomVerified
Private

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