A very fine Hallmarked silver and enamel sweetheart brooch to The Royal Irish Rifles. It is hallmarked Birmingham 1907 and was made by Phillips of Aldershot. Pin fittings intact.
From an impeccably clean home which has no pets or smokers. Thank you very much for looking, any questions? I am here to help!
I pack beautifully & always send items by recorded delivery asap after payment is received. Payment is required within 3 days of the end of the sale please. If you are unable to pay within this period let me know immediately. I am happy to wait provided I am in the picture.Ialwayscombine postage whenever possible andalwaysuse tracked and signed for service for UK buyers. If you buy more than one item so that you pay the correct postage (which might be more or less) please do not pay until I invoice you as I can send six badges for the same charge as one, & items valued at more than £50 will be sent by special delivery.
Overseas buyers please contact me for correct postal charges before making payment - the £8.55 shown is the maximum it would be, if sent tracked & signed for worldwide.PLEASE do not pay until invoiced, thank you.Sweetheart broochesbecame fashionable during the Boer War but with the outbreak of the First World War and the mass waves of enlistment their popularity soared. These small items of jewellery, normally in the form of a pin or brooch, were given by soldiers and sailors to their loved ones. They are normally found in the style of miniature versions of the various regimental badges. The materials used and the quality of the brooches vary hugely from very simply and crudely made pieces through to exquisite gold and enamel items made by some of the finest jewellers of the day. It is not unusual to find modified cap badges and buttons that have had their fittings removed and replaced with a brooch pin so as they could be worn by a loved one or family member as jewellery.
I have many other Sweethearts, badges & various militaria for sale on my web sitewww.emgeemilitarybadges.com It might be well worth taking a look if you are a collector.
