WW1 Machine Gun Corps Gold Locket

WW1 Machine Gun Corps Gold LocketWW1 era gold round locket engraved with the British Machine Gun Corps emblem on the front, and containing two colourised photographs inside a young couple, likely a volunteer nurse and a moustachioed soldier in officer's uniform. The emblem comprises two crossed Vickers machine guns (. 303 calibre water cooled, typically operated by a three man crew) alongside the monogram MGC, all under a crown. The MGC was relatively short lived, formed in October

It was made during the early 20th century (1908) comprising two hearts joined together with a ribbon bow at the top

In 1917 Britain had committed itself eventually to leave India

was the centre of political

Strange abstract symbols

the goat hide shield loaned to her by Zeus

is offset at around 35 degrees to the band

Presumably it's a component of a larger Victorian piece - who knows what

the domed head set with five turquoise cabochons around a central seed pearl

Charming antique bee charm set with coral and seed pearls

Bead sizes: 12mm to 5

some reminiscent of a sun

It's crafted in sterling silver and set with a carnelian agate sugarloaf cabochon lid