Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 makeup mirror compact Please excuse the lighting reflection

Please excuse the lighting reflection

" The inner case & back of the cigarette case are decorated with vertical stripes

All catches and hinges work perfectly

R (maker's mark)

The lid is also embellished with a gilt and red border

Rare Fully Hallmarked Edwardian Gold Victoria Cross Shaped Locket Necklace 1908 makeup mirror compact Please excuse the lighting reflectionThis 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