WWII RAF Sterling Silver Enamel Powder Compact 1944 D Day Memorabilia minaudiere Eggshell cases are extremely rare

Eggshell cases are extremely rare - no two alike & command large sums

Basket pattern with circles and central initial panel

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Printed on the lid and base of the presentation box are the brand names owned by the makers  - Lady Jayne

WWII RAF Sterling Silver Enamel Powder Compact 1944 D Day Memorabilia minaudiere Eggshell cases are extremely rareA fabulous World War II sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel powder compact which was crafted by John William Barrett and assayed at Birmingham in D Day year (1944). A wonderful piece of British history. The city of Birmingham suffered from heavy bombing by the German Luftwaffe which began on August 9 1940. Birmingham was the third most bombed English city in WWII. The Luftwaffe would continue to blitz Birmingham until April 23 1943. To think