Another RN Sweetheart brooch
This example of an RN Sweetheart brooch, fortunately, has come down to me intact with his RN medal group, his ROAB jewel(a beautiful piece), & some of his insignia.
As it turned out he was one of the first RN ratings to sign on for service in the newly formed RCN in Aug 1910, on board HMS Niobe, together with HMS Rainbow, gifted to the RCN by the RN. He served for two yrs in the RCN, then returned to the RN for 1WW service & pension in 1919.
CPO Torpedo Instructor Harry Wickens......
(shooting thru glass, he has been in frame for many yrs, thus photos not too great - apologies!)
Last edited by RCN; 01-01-16 at 08:45 PM.
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