Re: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - an unknown thistle brooch Archived Message
Posted by Beth on April 17, 2016, 5:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - an unknown thistle brooch"
Thank you for the splendid photos Franck. Re Fleur-de-lys brooch. According to the Illustrated London News 12 June 1948, HM was visiting the Manchester Regiment when the photo was taken. The fleur-de-lys brooch is the badge of the Manchester Regiment. http://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/mom/objectfocus/fleurdelys --Previous Message-- : Thanks a lot, Franck! : : I did not know the fleur-de-lys brooch, : visible on Queen Elizabeth's corsage on the : second picture. Very interesting! : : :
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