WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm coins In Victorian symbolic tradition

In Victorian symbolic tradition

In this instance

50ct Blue Sapphire - certified natural with no indication of heat treatment

in varying forms

WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm coins In Victorian symbolic traditionDATE: WW1, c. 1915 A rare original First World War period 'Touch Wud' good luck charm in the form of character 'John Bull', complete with a top hat, arms and legs, with two white paste eyes and blue, pink and white buttons. These charms were often given to soldiers when leaving for war. The back of the charm features a portrait but who could possibly be? An army general? The king? Crafted in silver throughout, circa 1915. STONES Paste Gemstones