Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage Royal Pioneer Corps, regimental 9 karat yellow gold cufflinks; part of our collection of military related items.
These vintage military related cufflinks have been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
The cufflinks have an oval form.
The surface of each anterior link is ornamented with a bright cut engraved, Royal Pioneer Corps regimental crest depicting a laurel wreath, shovel, rifle and a pickaxe surmounted by a royal crown.
The icons are displayed above the regimental motto 'labor omnia vincit' - 'work conquers everything'.
The surface of the posterior links is ornamented with engine turned decoration.
The reverse of each panel is plain and unembellished apart from the hallmarks.
These vintage hallmarked cufflinks articulate via a five link connector chain.
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1939 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps
1940 - Pioneer Corps
1946 - Royal Pioneer Corps
1993 - United with Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Catering Corps, and the Postal and Courier Service of the Royal Engineers...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage 9k Gold Cufflinks
Materials9k Gold, Yellow Gold