Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 copper wedding gift The cartouche is inscribed 'C

The cartouche is inscribed 'C E W'

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Pendant Height 3 cm

This item has been used and it has multiple signs of use on the lid

Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 copper wedding gift The cartouche is inscribed 'CThis rare Edwardian locket is fashioned in the shape of the Victoria Cross. This splendid antique is embellished with deeply symbolic imagery. This antique was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Chester Assay Office in 1908. Most of the recipients of the Victoria Cross have their portraits included on the official lists but not all of them. The gentleman portrayed in this locket may have been a recipient of the Victoria Cross for extreme bravery in