An Edwardian diamond Naval cap badge brooch.  
 
The brooch is finely mounted with small diamonds detailing the crown and laurel leaves with a platinum anchor.  It is in beautiful condition.
 
The cap badge is set onto a platinum fronted bar in a design tyical of the Edwardian era. The brooch has a handmade safety catch to the reverse keeping it safe when worn.
 
Royal Navy caps were first introduced to supplement the cocked hat, as worn by naval officers. A reorganisation of uniform in 1856 established the badge upon which Royal Navy cap badges remain based today: an anchor, with wrapped cable, surrounded by laurel leaves broken at the top by a King's crown.
 
Sweetheart brooches have been popular since the early 20th century and were given to wives, mothers and girlfriends by servicemen as mementos and reminders of the absent loved one. They were worn to show pride in having a sweetheart who was serving his country.
 
They were made for every budget from base metal and enamel to diamond set platinum and designs were made for every aspect of the military. 
 
Era Edwardain: 1901 - 1920
Measurements: Brooch 5.2cm in length. Naval cap 2cm in width, 1.8cm in length.
Total diamond weight estimated 0.70 carats.
Brooch 5.3 grams in weight.
Hallmarks: Unmarked tests 18ct gold and platinum (rhodium plated)