WW1 Victory Touch Wud Charms almandine garnet the meaning: Love Takes Time

the meaning: Love Takes Time

and vengeance/vindictiveness

The piece dates to the late 19th Century

with a rock crystal stone in the shape of a heart

circa 1880

WW1 Victory Touch Wud Charms almandine garnet the meaning: Love Takes TimeDATE: WW1, c. 1915 Rare original First World War period 'Tommy Touch Wud' good luck charms, in the form of smiley wooden faces. One with red paste eyes and the other the United Kingdom flag, with face and top hat, representing John Bull. The back of both show 'TOUCH WUD' and 'VICTORY' in relief. These charms were often given to soldiers when leaving for war. John Bull is a national personification of the United Kingdom, especially in political