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Cartier London 1930 Art Deco Wings Badge Brooch In Platinum With Sapphire In Box

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Wings badge brooch designed by Cartier. A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force pilot wings, created in London England during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier. This historical wings-badge has been made back in the 1930 and was finely crafted with stylized lines in the shape of an airplane propeller in solid .950/.999 platinum. The brooch is embellished in the center with one very fine natural earth mined blue sapphire and is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal pin-bar and a mechanical security lock. Sweetheart Brooches Sweetheart brooches like this have been popular since the very early 20th century and were given to wives, mothers and girlfriends by servicemen as mementos and reminders of their absent loved one. They were worn to show pride in having a sweetheart who was serving his country. The Royal Air Force The history of the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom, spans a century of British military aviation. The RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, towards the end of the First World War by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. After the war, the RAF was greatly reduced in size and during the inter-war years was used for policing operations in the British Empire. The RAF underwent rapid expansion prior to and during the Second World War. During the war it was responsible for the aerial defense of Great Britain, the strategic bombing campaign against Germany and tactical support to the British Army around the world. During the Cold War, the main role of the RAF was the defense of the continent of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union, including holding the British nuclear deterrent for a number of years. After the end of the Cold War, the RAF took part in several large-scale operations, including the Gulf War. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 134 European rose cuts diamonds, 1.68 carats, G/H color, VS/SI clarity. Sapphire: Mounted in a four-prongs setting, with 1 round cabochon cut (7.5 x 7.5 x 5 mm) of a natural blue sapphire of about 3.25 carats. Weight: 11.20 Grams, (7.20 Dwt). Measurements: Wingspan 58 mm by 9 mm (2.28 x 0.35 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with British marks, the maker's mark JC, the seven-digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 3615938 PT .950". Collateral: This Cartier brooch is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this badge brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The sapphire is secured in the setting. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity. INVENTORY REF: P061324TNNM/.3230
  • Creator:
    Cartier London
  • Metal:
    Platinum
  • Stone:
    Sapphire,Blue Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    11.2 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.35 in (8.89 mm)Length: 2.28 in (57.92 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1930-1939
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this badge brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The sapphire is secured in the setting. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authentic.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P061324TNNM/.32301stDibs: LU2690223140292

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