Historic David Anderson Silver & Enamel Royal Presentation Bar Crown Brooch

Beautiful historic mid 20th century original Scandinavian Norwegian David Anderson hallmarked silver and enamel Royal presentation bar brooch jewellery for King Olaf V. Add a historical piece of Fine Norwegian Royal jewellery to your collection with this fabulous piece, with the crowned Ov cyper with blue enamel highlight and red enamel on the crown by David-Anderson and comes with the original Oslow red case. Maker is David Anderson Hallmarks on the back for Da 825 Silver. Inside the case shows the makers address David Anderson Carl Johan Gate 20 Oslow Norway. For over 145 years, David-Andersen have been designing and making fine jewellery in Oslo Norway for Celebrity's, Royalty and the public. They value tradition & produce rather fine handmade pieces at there flagship store. Hallmarked verso of brooch Da8250, made from Norwegian .825 silver with red & blue enamel. So collectible & highly sought after also a great Christmas present. Provenance a letter memorandum from Buckingham Palace sent from the Master of the Household dated 26th October 1962. Which reads I am desired by the Queen to congratulate all Departments on the splendid manner in which they worked to ensure the success of the King of Norways' State Visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. I should like to add my own thanks and congratulations to everyone concerned for the cheerful and wholehearted way in which, under new and difficult circumstances, they carried out their duties on this occasion, signed by the master of the House below. The brooch was then presented given to Miss M Polsen the housekeeper as a gift at Holyroodhouse which she kept in her family until recently. A most beautiful highly decorative item. Handmade in Oslow Norway. Biography of Olav V (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə];[1] born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991.Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales. He became heir apparent to the Norwegian throne when his father was elected King of Norway in 1905. He was the first heir to the Norwegian throne to be brought up in Norway since Olav IV in the fourteenth century, and his parents made sure he was given as Norwegian an upbringing as possible. In preparation for his future role, he attended both civilian and military schools. In 1929, he married his first cousin Princess Märtha of Sweden. During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957. Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen ('The People's King'). In a 2005 poll by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Olav was voted "Norwegian of the Century. We offer our clients exceptional professional customer service. Browse our other exciting collections available in our shop gallery.