Chris Boonzaier Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 My less than minimal latin translates this (adjusting it for the branch of service) "Shame on those who think we are stealing their pay!"
Tony Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 That has been for sale (buy it now) for months and months and months and months and he still hasn't bothered to read the name of the unit correctly. I've been tempted to offer him a whole 5 € for it on more than one occasion. Tony
TS Allen Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Well, you have to admit, it is pretty... Out of curiosity, how much is it really worth? I'd not think of paying 1100 euros for it, but, looking at it, I might pay $30 for it, and indeed, probably overpay what it's worth! ~TS
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) It is of course a 'Sweetheart Brooch'. Started mainly with the Boer War and they were common in both World Wars. Servicemen - of all ranks - gave their wives and girlfriends a brooch showing the Regt. or,unit they were serving in - the ladies then wore it to show the link with their husband. Even o/r's could give silver and gold brooches - but usually, when diamonds are present it will be from a senior officer. I have seen many of this quality - this one is of silver, gold and with quite a number of diamonds. I would think at auction it could easily go for £600 - £700 or, even more. A lot would depend on the quality of the diamonds - which of course you can't see in a picture. (My ident. iis based on a small size for a sweetheart brooch. There are in fact 60 small diamonds and chips.) Edited September 16, 2009 by Mervyn Mitton
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