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Monday, January 11, 2016

Thornhill Collectibles Royal Artillery Paste Diamond Sweatheart Brooch at Maurice Ltd.

MAURICE  LTD.
Royal Artillery Paste Diamond & Enamel Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.
Also a Fine Gold Nurses Diamond Set Brooch Circa 1850


A very fine, rhodium plated circa 1900’S ’Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch', made from numerous parts, profusely decorated with paste diamonds to the crown and 'Artillery Gun' with 'Ubique' and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' scrolls inlaid with the finest of blue enamelling; the reverse impressed with a Ciro style crown. Very good condition, original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, perfect enamel and complete with all stones. An excellent, highly recommended brooch.
 Height 34mm x 39mm wide

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery has two mottoes: "Ubique" (Everywhere) and "Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt" (Whither Right and Glory Lead). These may be borne on regimental appointments. The first motto "Ubique", takes the place of all battle honours in recognition of the artillery's service in all battles and campaigns.

In 1832, King William IV of England granted the Royal Regiment of Artillery the right to wear on their appointments the royal arms and supporters over a cannon with the motto, "Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt" (Everywhere Whither Right and Glory Lead). The next year (1833), the order was amended to make clear that "Ubique" and "Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt" were two separate mottoes. The Canadian Artillery was authorized to wear on its appointments the same royal arms and the motto "Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt", plus the word "Canada". After the First World War, when the issue of battle honours was being decided, the RCA asked permission to use "Ubique" in place of "Canada" in recognition of distinguished overseas service in all campaigns. This was approved by King George V on 5 August 1926, and promulgated by G042/1927 the next year.

 Both Magnificent Items

$650 cdn

Call 416 975-9624 for info

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