The second brooch is part of the Royal Collection. Its history and possible provenance are outlined at the site where there is much to explore.
--Previous Message-- : Do you know whose brooch it once was? : : Would be nice if the U.S. First Lady would : wear a bald eagle brooch, similar to the one : in photos you posted here. Just get some : small white pearls on the head and dark : brown in the center and pearls on golden : claws (and also the ruby eye)! : : --Previous Message-- : : Here is the QV bird. Edit: a different : brooch added. : : : : : : : :