MILITARY INTEREST, SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURYThe pierced brooch with a pavé set circular cut sapphire set horn, with diamond accented XIII, suspended from a rose cut diamond set crown, below a green enamelled banner inscribed JELLABAD, unmarkedSize/dimensions: 3cm long Gross weight: 5.2 grams. The Somerset Light Infantry was formed in 1685, and has taken part in many overseas campaigns and battles. The regiment has had a number of name changes including becoming the 13th Regiment of foot in 1751, hence the XIII on the current lot. In 1781 the Regiment became the 13th (Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot, and in 1842 the regiment became 13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, when Prince Albert became the regiments patron. In 1920 the regiment title was changed to The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's).品相报告: The brooch has some light wear, there are some small chips to the enamel, all stones are present and correct, slight variation in the colour of the sapphires.