Edwardian Naval Crown Brooch c.1904

An early large Naval crown sweetheart brooch with beautifully engraved and detailed sails.
 
This beautiful sentimental brooch would have been made to give as a gift to a loved one to signifiy that the giver was in the Navy.  
 
The brooch is engraved to the reverse 'Lilly from Fred 11.2.1904'
 
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 to platinum and designs were made for every aspect of the military.
 
Era: Edwardian, 1901 - 1920
Measurements: Length 3.0cm; Width 1.8g; Weight 5.9g
Hallmarks: Stamped 15ct gold