Military ID Bracelets and Sweetheart Jewelry

This 8 inch bracelet has a tab catch and hinged safety lock  It is maker marked "PERU AM" and content marked 925.

These are close-ups of the front and back of the fob showing the 12 charms, which include animals and novelties.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.

This shows Kilroy holding his nose with his other arm up in the air. On the back is a small screw that when tightened affixes it to the opening of a pocket. 

It measures about 4 inches high.

The condition is near excellent overall per the image furnished.

This 1-5/8 inch fob is die struck brass with a 14 inch interlocked two-tone chain and catch.

This is a close-up of the back of the fob showing no content or maker marks

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.

This 2 inch wide bar has a die struck "curly wave" set of dophins seperately applied.

This is a close-up of the back of the bar showing no content or maker marks

The condition is generally very good to near excellent, as shown.

This 4 inch fob has an attached 2 inch brass signet lozenge and seal pendant with a 6 inch chain and catch.  Neither the lozenge nor the seal are engraved.

This is a close-up of the back of the fob showing no content or maker marks

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with minor tarnish from age, as shown.

This bracelet was made from a piece of artillery shell brass, with the engraved ID information hand chased with a sharp tool.  The serial number, name Sgt. C.E. Bohnstedt, and unit CoY L, 130th Inf. U.S.A. 

The 130th IR was assigned to the 65th Infantry Brigade of the 33rd Division.  They fought in France in WWI at Amiens and Verdun sectors and participated in the St. Mihiel and Meusse-Argonne offensives.  This unit is still active and currently deployed in Iraq.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the chain and clasp (a simple hook that detaches from one side).

This is a close-up of the back of the ID tag showing no content or maker marks

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The chain is very short and fits a 6-1/2 inch wrist very closely.

This bracelet was made from a 1918 French 2 Franc silver coin, with the engraved ID information hand chased with a sharp tool.  The name Sgt. Ralph Phelps, an officer's pilot's Army Air Service wing, and AIR SERVICE A.E.F. is very neatly engraved on the polished face of the coin. 

The bracelet has the devices of an ivory elephant, a Croix de Guerre miniature medal, a British brass Farthing coin dated 1918, a very nicely rendered Cross of Lorraine, the engraved coin disk, a good luck charm with a "13" trapped inside a horseshoe and four leaf clover, a sphinx, a German Garde helmet miniature with separately applied brass chin scales and Imperial emblem, and an Egyptian enameled phoenix bird.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the chain and clasp (a simple hook that detaches from one side).

This is a close-up of the back of the ID tag showing no content or maker marks (other than the markings expected on a 1918 2 Franc coin).

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The chain is complete and intact and fits a 7-1/2 inch wrist very comfortably.

This bracelet was made from STERLING silver.  The name ROBERT C. MORLEY is very neatly block engraved on the upper banner of the oval disk, with an officer's pilot's CF Air Service wing. 

The bracelet has only on half of the chain present.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the chain and clasp (a simple hook that detaches from one side).

This is a close-up of the back of the ID tag showing STERLING content mark and "Angola, N. Y." script engraved lightly on the back in archaic lettering.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 4-1/2 inches overall, the disk measures 1-3/4 by 7/8 inches.

This bracelet was made from coin silver.  The name Lieut. T. J. McGuire is very neatly block engraved on the upper face of the oval disk, with the CARC USA unit designation.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the chain and clasp (a simple hook that detaches from one side).

This is a close-up of the back of the ID tag showing no content or maker marks and "CEDARHURST, N. Y. U.S.A" block engraved.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 8 inches overall, the disk measures 1-1/2 by 7/8 inches.

This bracelet appears to be made from coin silver.  The old style winged prop is separately applied on the face.  The name "THOMAS S. VINING" is block letter engraved on the face above the wing prop emblem.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the silver chain and clasp.

This is a close-up of the back of the bracelet disk showing  no apparent content or maker marks.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7-1/2 inches overall , the oval disk measures approximately 3/4 by 1-1/2 inches.

This bracelet is stamped STERLING silver.  The old style winged prop is separately applied on the face.  The name "DONALD A. KRUPP" and number "3-1-3475" is block letter engraved on the back. The early war wing prop emblem is on the front.

The Coastal Air Patrol was a branch of the Civil Air Patrol that used civilians and their planes for anti-submarine operations in the early days of the war until the military could take over the task with combat aircraft.  This is a fairly scarce CAP artifact.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 1-3/4 inches overall.

This bracelet was made from STERLING silver, most probably in England.  The old style winged prop and the pre-1939 U.S. Army Air Corps name are prominently featured on the face.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the triple braided silver chain and clasp with dangles and tassels.

This is a close-up of the back of the bracelet disk showing the STERLING content mark and no apparent maker mark.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 10 inches overall (but is sized to fit a woman's 6-1/2 inch wrist), the slightly oval disk measures approximately 3/4 to 7/8 inches.

This bracelet is heavy gold plated silver, most probably in England.  The old style winged prop and the separately applied U.S. Naval Officer device are prominently featured on the face.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the triple braided silver chain and clasp with dangles and tassels.

There is no apparent maker mark.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 8 inches overall (but is sized to fit a woman's 6-1/2 inch wrist), the slightly oval disk measures approximately 1/2 to 7/8 inches.

This bracelet is 1/20 10K gold filled on .925 (STERLING) silver.  The separately applied WWII style pilot wing is  prominently featured on the face flanked by two enameled meatball and star red white and blue insignia.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the gilded silver chain and clasp.

This is a close-up of the back of the bracelet disk showing the stamped 1/10 10K on STERLING content marks.

The condition is generally near excellent with very slight tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7 inches overall, the slightly curved bar having separately applied pilot's wing and two enameled USAAF insignia measures approximately 5/16 by 1-1/4 inches.

The separately applied WWII style pilot wing is  prominently featured on the face.

This is an overall view of the back showing the gilded silver chain and clasp with 1/8 10K gold and LGB (Balfour) maker marks.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 8 inches overall the slightly rounded corner disk measures approximately 1/2 by 1-3/8 inches.

This bracelet is VERY heavy and made of STERLING silver.  The initials "R.A.B" are block engraved on the face. The service number 31029670 is WWII era indicating an inducted enlisted US Army soldier.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the heavy silver chain and clasp with on the hinged snap clasp.

This is a close-up of the back of the bracelet disk showing STERLING silver content mark and service number script engraved.

The condition is generally near excellent with deep tarnish from age, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7-1/2 inches overall the slightly curved ID blank measures approximately 3/4 by 2-1/4 inches.

This bracelet was made from coin silver.  The names JIMMIE and LLOYD very neatly block engraved on the upper face of the enameled face of the bracelet, with the CBI theater and US Army unit designations, and black banner borders with BURMA CHINA and the date 1944.  Note the variant of the CBI shield has the INDIA black banner as part of the design.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the double silver chains and enameled CBI shield clasp (a simple hook that detaches from one side).

This is a close-up of the back of the ID tag showing no content or maker marks and "I LOVE YOU" block engraved.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, and some minor wear apparent to the enamel, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7-1/2 inches overall, the ID measures 2 by 3/4 inches.

This bracelet was made from coin silver. There is a SILVER content mark stamped on the back.

These are overall view of the back showing the silver entwined curb chain style wrist chain and enameled CBI shield and US flag and the usual double hook clasp seen on many CBI designed bracelets.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent with deep tarnish from age, and some minor wear apparent to the enamel, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7-1/2 inches overall, the ID measures 2 by 3/4 inches.

This bracelet was made from STERING silver.  The slightly vaulted enameled DIs have raised STERLING content marks as do the two winged props.

These are overall views of the front and the back showing the single silver chain and round clasp.

The condition is generally near mint, as shown.  The bracelet measures 7inches overall, the ID tag (and DIs) measures 1/2 inches.

This is a view of the back. It measures 2-5/8 inches long 14K gold and three diamond pin. The three diamonds are approximately two five-point and one 10-point.

It has a simple stick pin fastener. There are no maker or gold content marks. It tests 14K gold.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a view of the back. It measures 2-1/2 inches long and the cloverleaf is 1/2 inch in diameter. There is a seed pearl center.

It has a simple stick pin fastener. There are no maker or gold content marks. It tests between 10K and 14K gold.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a view of the back. It measures 2-1/2 inches long and the filgree frame is 3/4 inches high. There is a round pale purple high domed amethyst center.

It has a simple stick pin fastener. There are no maker or gold content marks. It tests between 10K and 14K gold.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

Joan of Arc is the Patron Saint of Soldiers and France.

This medal was struck in 1920 in her birth town of Domremy. Below her bust are her birth and death dates: 1412 1431 and the date the medal was struck 1920.

This is a view of the back with the words MAISON DE JEANNE D'ARC and DOMREMY below the image of her house. The maker (or artist's) mark is JB. The medal measures 3mm and has 11.5 grams of coin silver.

It has a simple jump loop fastener.

This is an unusual and scarce medal, and would be an interesting gift for a military member.

The condition is tarnished, still near excellent.

The blazon: "On a field Sable, PITTSBURGH (in lieu of a fess chequay Argent et Azure), between three bezants bearing eagles rising with wings displayed and inverted Or. For crest, Sable a triple-towered castle masoned Argent." It is a variation of the arms of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. Note the windows on the face of the castle flanking the door, a vestige of the 1874 pattern.

This is a view of the right and left sides. There are no apparent maker or content marks.

The condition is tarnished, still near excellent.

This medal was struck in 1912 as a suspension for an award presented by the Eighth International Congress of Applied Chemistry held September 4-13, 1912 in New York and Washington.

This is a view of the back showing the hinged safety rotor pin and catch with a spring pin to hold a ribbon.

This is an unusual and scarce medal, and would be an interesting gift for a science historian.

The condition is tarnished, still near excellent.

This medal was struck in 1920s about the time the Atlas Life building was erected (1922).

This is a view of the back showing the GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO maker mark.

This is an unusual high quality medal, and would be an interesting gift for a Tulsa historian.

The condition is tarnished with wear apparent to the original silver plate, still near excellent.

This pin has the distinctive logo of the Young Men's Christian Association emblem.

This is a view of the back showing the round pin attachment.  There is no hook or hinge.

The condition is tarnished, still near excellent.

This pin has the distinctive logo of the ARC and blood donor programs of the era.  There is also a 50 year heavy enamel and gilt long service pin.

The condition is generally near excellent.

Note the reverse orientation of the unfouled anchor and high shoulder (above the head) eagle on this nicely defined Eagle Globe and Anchor stickpin.  This pin most likely predates the beginning of WWI, probably the Chinese Boxer Rebellion era.

This is an overall view of the front and the back. The EGA measures 21 by 21mm.  It is 80mm overall (about 3-1/4 inches). There are no maker or content marks.

It has a simple stick pin fastener.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

This pin dates to the beginning years of WWI, one dated 1914, the other 1915. Each has a RB 835 maker and silver content marks on the clips.  Each earring shows the Imperial German eagle (obverse) face of the coin.

This is a view of the back. Each measures 24mm.

Each has a loop clip fastener.

The condition is near excellent.

Note there are a number of hand cut crystals (mine-cut). They may be Austrian crystals or white paste stones.  Eight remain, the rest are missing.  This pin most likely dates to the end of WWI. It is content marked STERLING and has a TRI-ART (probably British) maker mark.

This is a view of the back. It measures 51 by 32mm.

It has a safety catch pin fastener.

The condition is near excellent, excepting the missing stones, as noted above.

Note there are 13 hand cut crystals (mine-cut). They may be Austrian crystals or white paste stones. All are present.  This pin most likely dates to the end of WWI. It is content marked STERLING and has no maker mark. The shield is red, white and blue enamel.

This is a view of the back. It measures 28 by 30mm.

It has a safety catch pin fastener.

The condition is near excellent, excepting some wear to the enamel, as shown.

Note there are 13 hand cut crystals (mine-cut). They may be Austrian crystals or white paste stones. All are present.  This pin most likely dates to the end of WWI. It is not content marked, however it is probably STERLING. It has no maker mark. The silver anchor is fouled with a separately applied twisted ribbon rope and separately applied individual letters U S N.

This is a view of the back. It measures 27 by 44mm.

It has a simple hook catch pin fastener, however, the pin is missing (easily replaceable by a competent jeweler).

The condition is near excellent, excepting some slight tarnish to the gilt and missing pin as described and as shown.

Note the 1920s style upswept wing prop, with meatball star emblem.  This pin most likely dates to the early 1930s. It is not content marked, however it is probably gilded STERLING. It has no maker mark. The device is separately applied to a simple spring pin closure..

This is a view of the back. It measures 14 by 34mm.

It has a simple hook catch pin fastener.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

Note the mid 1920s to late 1920s style RCAF emblem with King's Crown surmount, high shoulder wings, no motto, and the "C" surrounding the A in RAF in blue enamel.  This pin most likely dates to the late 1920s. It is content marked STERLING. It has a "BIRKS" maker mark. The device is separately applied to the wing and has a simple hook and pin closure. The wings are nicely vaulted and recurved.

This is a view of the back. It measures 14 by 40mm.

It has a drop-in rotor safety catch pin fastener.

The condition is near very good, with some wear to the red  enamel of the King's Crown surmount, and deep tarnish to the silver, as shown.

This is a 6 inch long marked sterling bracelet with 9 paratrooper badges linked together.  It belonged to an airborne Officer's wife, who was assigned to the 506 Paratrooper Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Infantry Division.

 It measures 2-5/8 inches across.  There is a close-up.

There is a stamped STERLING silver content marks on the back.

This is a most unusual and scarce bracelet.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a two blade propeller with hinged pin closure.  It has a separately applied central disk.

This is a view of the back. It measures 2-5/8 inches across.

There is a stamped STERLING silver content marks on the back.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent, with routine tarnish from age.

This is a view of the back. It measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter

The condition is near excellent.

The painted MOP heart-shaped locket has Alaska and wild flowers painted on the face. It is suspended by a script Sweetheart pin with hinged pin closure.

This is a view of the back. It measures 1-1/4 inches across, with the hinged dual cavity photo locket measures 1 inch across.

The collar disk is brass with the thin crossed Special Forces arrows.

The condition is near excellent.

The ring is enclosed in a Paul D. Harbach Jeweler and Diamond Merchant Reading Pennsylvania pale green crushed velvet box.

This is a view of the bottom showing construction details. It measures a size 8. These are close-ups of the left and right sides, showing the articulated legs, arms, head and tail.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish from age. It has a faint, but still readable 925 (STERLING) silver content mark on the inside of the band.

Note the interesting variant of the Friendship 7 logo, with the Mercury capsule on its first orbit over Cape Canaveral.

This is a view of the back. It measures 18 by 20mm and has an attached jump loop.

There are HERFF JONES maker and STERLING silver content marks on the back.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

Note the interesting variant of the Mercury symbol, with the Earth and orbit shown inside the top loop (blank on the astrological symbol).

This is a view of the back. It measures 10 by 20mm and has an attached spring clip (like a tie tack) on the clutch pin back.

There are no maker or content marks on the device. It appears to be heavy rolled gold plate.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

Note the interesting variant of the RCA symbol, with the lightning bolt A and connected letters.

This is a view of the back. It measures 14mm in diameter and has a nut and and screw post back.

There is a raised "L" and banner (L&J?) maker mark. There are no apparent content marks on the device. It appears to be STERLING silver and deep red baked enamel.

This is a most unusual and scarce pin.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a view of the back. It measures a size 8.

The team name and blue enamel surrounding the entwined NY is on the face. There is a raised Yankees logo on the right side and the Citibank name and logo on the left. There are no apparent content marks on the ring.

The ring is probably a safer investment than Citibank stock at the time this item was listed.

The condition is near excellent.