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Leeds Pals brooch
Hello All, thought I would share this recent acquisition Leeds Pals brooch, from I believe their time at Suez. It’s a large brooch, possibly adapted with the addition of the pyramid and Pals badge. Hope you like it as much as I do!
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Hi Bill
Nice brooch. I once spoke with a retired jeweller who had served in the Middle East. He said that the filigree work like this was made by little boys who twisted and then soldered the wires using a fine solder powder. It's an absolute terror to repair as a flame will just melt it he said. I have seen these with a crudely stamped plate to the rear that says "Made in Palestine" |
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Love the item totally but puzzled why the Leeds budgies are on the back where the pin is? Is the centre reversable? Front appears to have the pyramids depicted.
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Regards, Bill. Last edited by mtrpltpara; 01-08-22 at 05:26 PM. Reason: Adding close-ups |
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