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Old 11-11-21, 08:11 AM
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Could anyone identify this pin badge please? It's slightly longer than a £2 piece.
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Old 11-11-21, 08:51 AM
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It could possibly be a ‘Sweetheart Battlefield Brooch’ for WW1. However, I would expect it to bear the name of a battlefield on a scroll and it does look a little bulky to be a decorative piece. The heavy tarnishing indicates age. I would be very interested to see the opinions of others.
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Old 11-11-21, 09:17 AM
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It was found inside a Victorian silver pill box but not sure when it was put there.
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Old 11-11-21, 12:22 PM
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It’s a French 75. The 75 was probably the most popular theme for patriotic pins and badges in France during the Great War. Neat piece!
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Old 11-11-21, 12:27 PM
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And because of their kick, from around 1915 the French 75 gave its name to a champagne gin cocktail.
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Old 11-11-21, 03:18 PM
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Could you give a rough date for the badge if possible please?
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Old 11-11-21, 03:24 PM
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Id say it's WWI-ish.
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Old 12-11-21, 04:21 PM
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Many thanks to all.
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Old 13-11-21, 08:59 AM
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Hi

I have a small pressed silver (?) 75mm gun brooch set inside a a monocle arrangement with a piece of tricolore ribbon and what looks like a piece of moss. Must dig it out!
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Old 13-11-21, 06:22 PM
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The only "French 75" brooch I have, about 25mm in diameter, horizontal pin missing.
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