Baroque Pearl with Military Medal and Button Necklace
19" baroque pearl necklace with two antique pendants.
An original French Croix de Guerre dating to the First World War, featuring the distinctive bronze cross and crossed swords of the French military decoration. Established in 1915, the Croix de Guerre was awarded to French and Allied servicemen who were formally cited for bravery in combat. The reverse bears the dates 1914–1918
An antique British uniform button featuring the Royal Coat of Arms, with the crowned shield flanked by the lion of England and unicorn of Scotland. Buttons bearing the Royal Arms were worn on British military and other official uniforms, making this small piece an evocative remnant of British history. Beautifully aged with a warm, timeworn patina.
19" baroque pearl necklace with two antique pendants.
An original French Croix de Guerre dating to the First World War, featuring the distinctive bronze cross and crossed swords of the French military decoration. Established in 1915, the Croix de Guerre was awarded to French and Allied servicemen who were formally cited for bravery in combat. The reverse bears the dates 1914–1918
An antique British uniform button featuring the Royal Coat of Arms, with the crowned shield flanked by the lion of England and unicorn of Scotland. Buttons bearing the Royal Arms were worn on British military and other official uniforms, making this small piece an evocative remnant of British history. Beautifully aged with a warm, timeworn patina.