An original First World War period antique battle brooch, in the form of white metal crossed swords, the centre displaying the Ypres coat of arms between laurel sprays with ribbon scroll bearing a complete set of suspended gold-coloured lettering spelling the word 'YPRES'.
World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers.