ROYALTY STERLING SILVER GREEN HOWARDS BRIDLINGTON VESTA CASE 1928 MILITARY

Description: A rare English antique solid sterling silver matchbook vesta case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1928 with the maker being Adie Brothers Ltd. It has been superbly designed being internally gilded and the front engraved with the 5th Battalion of The Green Howards badge and motto. They were also known as the Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own Yorkshire Regiment, was a Territorial Army infantry battalion that saw action in World War I and World War II. It has been inscribed 'In commemoration Guard of Honour To H.R.H Princess Mary at Bridlington 7 Sept 1928'. I wonder if Princess Mary presented it in recognition? It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs, it has been used. It works perfectly. It measures approx. 2.5 inches (6.2cm) tall by over 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide and weighs 40 grams. A very high quality rare example. Also on Selling Antiques. If you have any queries etc... please contact us. Click on our shop to see lots more rare and beautiful silver and why not add us to your favourites list! All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you. There are no inflated postage costs. We will combine the postage costs of multiple purchases just let us know you will be continuing to bid. We of course offer a full money back guarantee should you not be completely satisfied. 32635

Price: 165 GBP

Location: London

End Time: 2025-01-07T14:33:50.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.57 GBP