WWI-1920s USMC Sweetheart Locket or Brooch Made of Brass and Mother-of-Pearl

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  • WWI-1920s USMC Sweetheart Locket or Brooch Made of Brass and Mother-of-Pearl
  • WWI-1920s USMC Sweetheart Locket or Brooch Made of Brass and Mother-of-Pearl
  • WWI-1920s USMC Sweetheart Locket or Brooch Made of Brass and Mother-of-Pearl
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa World War I or 1920s United States Marine Corps sweetheart brooch or locket. It is in brass with mother-of-pearl details. The pendant resembles a small book and has an eagle, globe and anchor on its "cover", which opens.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War I or 1920s.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-1/16" in height and 1-13/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Mother of pearl, gilt brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with C catch, chain links, hinge.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX95 LHEX12/12 SHEX10/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The brooch/locket shows light wear only and has some spots of tarnish on its reverse.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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