{"title":"Military","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vintage-gold-tone-enamel-british-royal-guard-brooch-military-figural-soldier-pin","title":"Vintage 1970s Gold-Tone Enamel British Royal Guard Brooch Military Figural UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouvenir brooches of the Royal Guard are a very specific category — most have been lost, worn out, or discarded, so finding one on its original card is not common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold-tone figural brooch depicting a British Royal Guard soldier, enamel-painted in red, white, and black. Still attached to its original triangular \"Souvenir Brooch\" card. Made in the style of British tourist trade pieces, likely 1970s–1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enamel colouring is clean and intact across all three tones. The pin closure on the reverse is functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small piece — 4 cm tall — that works on a lapel, a jacket collar, or a bag strap. The military theme and the souvenir card together make it an interesting display piece as much as a wearable one. Pairs naturally with other figural or themed brooches in a collection arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: United Kingdom (souvenir trade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gold-tone metal, enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 × 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No visible mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Pin bar, functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle\/Theme: Military, Figural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · Enamel fully intact across all colours, pin functional, original card present though creased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844364296529,"sku":"RR-0144","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/20260522_002319.jpg?v=1779565659"},{"product_id":"vintage-gold-tone-enamel-scottish-bagpiper-brooch-figural-highland-costume-pin","title":"Vintage 1970s Gold-Tone Enamel Scottish Bagpiper Brooch Figural Highland Chic","description":"\u003cp\u003eFigural brooches of Highland pipers were a staple of Scottish souvenir craft, but finding one with the enamel detail this intact is less common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold-tone metal brooch in the form of a Scottish Highland bagpiper — full uniform depicted: feathered cap, military jacket in navy enamel, tartan kilt in red and burgundy, white hose with green flashes. The figure is caught mid-stride, pipes raised. The coloring is applied in opaque enamel fills across a cast gold-tone base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale is small — 4 cm tall — which makes it work on a lapel without overwhelming the garment. Wearable on a jacket, blazer, or wool coat. Works as a regional keepsake piece or for anyone drawn to figural costume jewelry with a clear subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gold-tone metal, enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 × 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: C-clasp, working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Figural, Military\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · Enamel intact with no visible chips, clasp functions, light patina to reverse consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53845837119825,"sku":"RR-0161","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/20260521_235940.jpg?v=1779565900"},{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-tone-military-starburst-brooch-regimental-cap-badge-figural-pin","title":"Vintage Bronze-Tone Military Starburst Brooch Regimental Cap Badge Figural Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilitary badge brooches in this starburst form are harder to find as wearable pins — most end up in display cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century bronze-tone brooch in the form of a regimental cap badge: starburst outer ring with raised pointed rays, a central circular band with embossed text, and an interlaced central motif. A small crown finial sits at the top right. The construction and finish are consistent with British regimental insignia of the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bar-pin closure on the back is the type used on genuine badge-style brooches rather than costume jewelry — it sits flat and holds securely on a jacket lapel or coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks on a blazer lapel, a military-style jacket, or a wool coat. Reads as a collector's piece rather than decorative jewelry — the kind that prompts questions. Works equally well for men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-century (circa 1940s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bronze-tone metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4 × 4 cm, depth 0.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: Embossed text on central band — partially legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Bar pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Military, figural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood · Age-appropriate wear to finish consistent with a used badge; bar pin functional; no bent rays or damage to relief detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53852803006801,"sku":"RR-0169","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-2519.55.29.jpg?v=1779737564"},{"product_id":"vintage-gold-tone-military-fusilier-brooch-british-regiment-grenade-lapel-pin","title":"Vintage 1950s Gold-Tone Military Fusilier Brooch British Regiment Grenade Lapel","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilitary badge brooches in this style are harder to find than the cap badges they were copied from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century cast metal brooch modelled on a British fusilier regiment insignia — the flaming grenade burst paired with a circular medallion bearing a Tudor rose and regimental detail. Gold-tone finish throughout, with the slight variation in tone between the disc and the flame element that is typical of cast costume pieces from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tudor rose and grenade motif places this firmly in the British military tradition, where fusilier regiments have used the flaming bomb as their symbol since the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well pinned to a lapel, jacket pocket, or worn on a flat-weave wool coat. A considered choice for anyone who collects British military memorabilia or wears regimental-style pieces. 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The shield-and-cloud form carries a navy blue and white enamel face with the organisation's full name in raised gold lettering, topped by a gold-tone crown. A raised silver-tone heraldic device sits at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is plain gold-tone metal with a standard pin-and-roll-over clasp, typical of this type of commemorative and membership badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits neatly on a lapel or jacket. The scale is compact — 3 × 2 cm — so it works on a blazer breast pocket or collar without overpowering. 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