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Brooch

Jewelry

Top of pin is a yellow enameled bow with gold edges. On back is a round hinge and early safety clasp and pin stem extends beyond the clasp. Stamped on back is 10k R.G.P. (rolled gold plate). The bow is attached by 2 rings to 2 5/8" long pieces of rolled gold plate with lines decorating the surfaces. These are attached by a ring to a locket made up of a central circular plate with guilloche white enamel with a hand painted pink rose and green leaves. This is surrounded by wire depicting a 4 leaf clover. On the back is a glass cover with a picture of a soldier holding a gun and wearing a hat. 2 1/2" long 1 1/8" wide

2025.16.140

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1910 - 1930

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