Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy “Fouled Anchor” Sweetheart Brooch in Acrylic Case British Machine Guns This is a magnificent example

This is a magnificent example made by ERFURT and issued in 1902 as indicated on the spine of the massive blade with the Prussian marking W/02

This is a great example of a regimentally marked really early Third model "India Patterm" Brown Bess

The removal of the name does not appear to have been factory executed

with some light pitting and staining on the bright finish

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy “Fouled Anchor” Sweetheart Brooch in Acrylic Case British Machine Guns This is a magnificent exampleOriginal Item: One of a Kind. "Sweetheart" items to give to your steady girl, fianc, or wife were used around the world as gifts when servicemen went off to war. Clearly the Germans in WWII used these items as well, though as with many things during the NSDAP period, the party icons were added so that the "sweetheart" could show their loyalty as well. This Kriegsmarine Navy sweetheart brooch measures about 1 1 4" long, and is in the form of a naval