1960s Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Scots Guard Brooch

Name: 1960s Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Scots Guard Brooch
Brand: Cropp & Farr
Price: 1072.52 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,072.52

About

A fine and impressive vintage Scots Guard Brooch in 9 karat yellow gold and enamel; part of our diverse collection of military related items. This impressive vintage Scots Guards regimental brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The bar brooch is ornamented with the insignia/cap badge of the Scots Guards*, incorporating the thistle emblem encircled by the regimental motto: 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' - (No one can harm me unpunished), displayed within a green enamelled border. This fine Scots Guards regimental sweetheart brooch reflects the textured St Andrew's saltire, with clusters of rays between the arms thereof. This fine example of vintage jewellery is fully hallmarked to the side and secures to the reverse with an 9k yellow gold hinged pin. The hallmarks include the 9k gold fineness guarantee marks (9.375), the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor), the date letter for 1969 (U), and the maker's mark for Cropp & Farr (C&F). NOTES *The Scots Guards can trace their origins back to 1642 when the regiment was originally known as The Marquis of Argyll's Royal Regiment. Nemo me impune lacessit is the Latin motto of the Order of the Thistle and of three Scottish regiments of the British Army. Condition This impressive vintage Scots Guard brooch is a very good gauge of gold and fine quality. The enamel is in perfect condition The full set of hallmarks is slightly worn, but legible. Weight 4.9 grams/0.16 troy ounce Dimensions Length of bar 5.1cm/2.00" 'Badge' 2.35cm/0.92" square Height of badge 2.88mm/0.11" Maker: Cropp & Farr Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1969 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of regimental jewelry / estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A4582

Details

Creator
Cropp & Farr
Metal
Enamel,9k Gold,Yellow Gold
Weight
4.9 g
Dimensions
Height: 0.11 in. (2.8 mm)Length: 2.00 in. (50.8 mm)
Place of Origin
England
Period
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture
1969
Condition
Please see main description.
Seller Location
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number
Seller: A45821stDibs: LU12827198251
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Ships From: Jesmond, United Kingdom
Return Policy
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