John F. Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hello, Can anyone identify this pin? I assume that it is British because of the silver and manufactured markings. I was thinking it it might be one of those sweetheart badges from the Boer War but I couldn’t find this example. The pin measure approx. 4cm in length. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I would say that it is a commemorative badge - perhaps not a sweetheart. It appears to be Welsh in origin - the animal is a Griffen and the two vegetables are Leeks - the symbol for Wales. I'm not sure what the lettering might be - perhaps his name ? There may be an association with Freemasonry - however, we will need a member to make an identification. Meanwhile, I am having trouble reading the silvermarks on the reverse. Please take a photo with them right way up and make it a close-up. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F. Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi Mervyn, Thank you for the reply and help. Here is a close-up of the markings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auseklis Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The hallmark seems to be from Chester for the year 1900. The makers mark is difficult. It might be: E & F.B. - Emil & Frank Bauer, Jewellers, Albion Street, Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Cofia Fi is Welsh for remember me, the dragon looks remarkably similar to that on the badge of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. They sent out several contingents to the Boer War.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 John - with the date and the unit, I think you can assume that it is a Sweetheart badge. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F. Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Gentleman, Thank you for the replies and input. I wonder if that number in the center of the pin on the reverse is a soldier's service number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Unlikely, one would not expect to find and 8 digit number Boer war period more likely to be a design or patent number. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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