Some lockets hum with sentiment; others hum with history. This one does both. Its warm gold surface gleams like a medal polished by memory, engraved with a proud dragon and a banner that reads "THE BUFFS," the storied Royal East Kent Regiment. Beneath it, the date 1918 stands quietly, a year weighted with hope, relief, and the fragile beginning of peace. Holding it in your hand feels a little like standing at the hinge of an era, aware that someone once wore this not only as a keepsake, but as a testament to endurance.

Handcrafted in Birmingham in 1918, this round locket is made in 15 karat gold and fully hallmarked with “15,” “.625,” the Birmingham anchor, the date letter “t,” and maker’s mark D&F. Inside, both original compartments remain, one still fitted with its deep blue moiré panel. The piece measures 31 mm north to south including the bail, 25.8 mm across, and 5.5 mm deep, and it weighs 6.34 grams.

A locket like this carries more than photographs; it carries legacy. Whether your story is rooted in history or simply drawn to beauty with a past, this piece offers both in equal measure, ready to be worn close and remembered often.

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Item ID: LTA26131VA