The silver chain alternates large plain links with ornately filagreed ones. Attached are eight "puffed" silver heart charms and one flat heart with a padlock design (this one is attached with a safety pin, just as I found it, but I'd be happy to add a jump ring for it if you want!). The spring-loaded ring clasp works fine.
The charms:
• floral design on one side, the other in engraved "Dad," 3/4" tall
• plain center, ornate border, one side engraved "B.L.G." 1/2" tall
• diagonal decoration, one side engraved "B.L.G.", 5/8" tall
• V-shaped decoration, one side engraved "Beverly," 3/4" tall
• Marine Corps insignia on one side (eagle, globe, anchor and words "Semper Fidelis") on a red enamel field that is partly deteriorated, other side is engraved "6th Sgm" (I think this is "6th Marine Corps Sergeant Major") 5/8" tall
• plain on both sides, "B.L.G." engraved on one side. 5/8" tall
• plain on one side, ornate border on the other, 1/2" tall
• plain on both sides, very puffy, 3/4" tall
• flat charm, heart with padlock design, 3/4 inch tall, probably not original to this bracelet
The chain is 7-1/2 inches long. All but three of the charms are marked "sterling." None have been polished--I thought you'd like to decide whether to shine them up or leave them with a patina.
So what do you think? I'm guessing Beverly's dad, a Sergeant Major in the 6th Marines, brought her a charm from his travels each time he had to be away. And the bracelet would remind her of his love during his long absences.
I don't know how old the charms are. They are in the Victorian style, but could actually be from the WWII era or later. I have kept this bracelet together because it tells a nice story, but if you are interested in only one of some of the charms, contact me and I will consider selling them separately. Just let me know if you'd like a close-up photo of any particular charm.
A beautiful and nostalgic bracelet!
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