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Vintage Enamel 8 Nations Flags Linked Chain Brooch Pin USA France Europe
Description:
An unusual vintage enamelled metal brooch featuring a decorative chain of eight miniature national and maritime flags, each individually connected by small metal links.
The flags are beautifully decorated in different colours, representing several European countries, the United States and maritime flag designs.
The brooch has an interesting vertical hanging arrangement, with a traditional safety-pin style fastening on the reverse.
An attractive collectible piece of vintage jewellery, suitable for collectors of international flags, travel souvenirs, maritime memorabilia and historical costume jewellery.
Flags Identified (Top to Bottom):
Red and white pennant – possibly Poland or a maritime flag.
Czechoslovakia – blue, white and red.
Austria – red, white and red.
Belgium – black, yellow and red.
Hungary – red, white and green.
United States of America – Stars and Stripes.
France – blue, white and red.
Red pennant with white cross – possibly a maritime or yacht club flag.
Historical Background:
Multi-flag jewellery and souvenir brooches were popular during the 20th century, particularly as symbols of international friendship, travel, sporting events and maritime connections.
The inclusion of the former Czechoslovak flag may suggest a pre-1993 origin, although the same design remains the national flag of the Czech Republic today.
The combination of national flags and pennants gives this piece a particularly interesting international character.
The exact manufacturer, age and original purpose have not been established.
Item Details:
Type: Vintage linked flag brooch / decorative pin
Design: Eight miniature hanging flags
Material: Metal with coloured enamel-style decoration
Fastening: Safety-pin style attachment
Age: Vintage, exact period unknown
Origin: Unknown
Condition: Vintage used condition with age-related wear, surface marks and some enamel wear
Quantity: One brooch with eight connected flags
Condition:
Please examine all photographs carefully. The item shows signs of age and previous use, including discolouration and wear to the metal and coloured surfaces.
The reverse and fastening are shown in the photographs.
Sold exactly as pictured.
Combined Postage:
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