WW2 Royal Navy Patrol Minesweepers & Anti-Submarine Lapel Badge hair Pyrope garnet

Pyrope garnet

One of the most lovely Victorian silver cuff bangles we've had in a while

In 1896 - the year this brooch was made - there was simultaneously an increase in bicycle popularity and a severe economic depression

The two principal stones - the "you" and "me" - are

or colour could be “made to order”

WW2 Royal Navy Patrol Minesweepers & Anti-Submarine Lapel Badge hair Pyrope garnetDATE: Mid Century, c. 1939 "I am told that the Minesweepers men have no badge. If this is so it must be remedied at once. I am asking Mr. Bracken to call for designs from Sir Kenneth Clark within one week, after which production must begin with the greatest speed, and distribution as the deliveries come to hand." FIRST LORD to FORTH SEA LORD. 12. X. 1939 This silver lapel badge for the Royal Navy Patrol, created by artist and medal designer Kruger