WWII Star and Garter Richmond Red Cross Pin
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WWII Star and Garter Richmond Red Cross Pin

Code: emi20002


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a World War II pin for the Star & Garter Richmond Red Cross. In 1916, Queen Mary deeded the abandoned Star & Garter Hotel on Richmond Hill to the British Red Cross to be used as a place of care and refuge for disabled and injured service people. The pin is a golden starburst with an enameled red cross at its center encircled by a blue garter.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-plated brass with enameled areas.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal British-style kick pin with C catch.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Great Britain collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RG/EX94 VDJX1/11 SLDEX4/12 SCBX4/16

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The pin has very light wear and tarnish only.

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