107th Auction

2022/11/19

Lot 345

Vivela
Nurses Pin Watch

A rare British Royal Air Force Nurses' Pendant Watch

estimated
8001.500 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
White metal, olive green coloured.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Bridge movement.
Diam.31 mm
Circa1946
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.14 g


The watch itself has the form of a British army helmet, where the back is applied with the Insignia of the Allies, showing the Cross of Lorraine, the symbol of free France during World War II and "V" for Victory. Also present are the coloured flags of Great Britain, The United States of America and France show in a colourful setting. Also presented in colour are the flags of Great Britain, the United States of America and France. The brooch that comes with the watch is attached with a leather rope and bears the logo of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The back shows the signature of the Paul Kramer company, which began creating medals and silverwork as early as 1917.