Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 Stratton compact mirror The makers lacquered the brass

The makers lacquered the brass and so it will not tarnish or need to be cleaned

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Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 Stratton compact mirror The makers lacquered the brassThis 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