"Very Rare" Dr. Bombay Military Metal Bewitched TV Show Jewelry Prop

Description

Here we bring to auction this rare TV show prop, worn exclusively on the lapel of the Doctor Bombay character  on the 20th century paranormal sitcom Bewitched.
This lovable character was brilliantly portrayed by British actor Bernard Fox throughout the 8 season series who was interviewed for a new book currently being written about props worn and or held by TV and Movie stars in their careers. Mr. Fox told the author he wore several real metals previously owned by Robert Montgomery, the father of Elizabeth Montgomery who starred on the show they worked together on for many years, Bewitched.
According to Mr. Fox: "Doctor Bombay was often dressed in outrageous costumes, and several times he wore real military metals (previously owned and worn by Robert Montgomery)
on his lapel, or shirts to show he was a well established
"Witch Doctor" in many episodes as well as publicity photo shoots to help promote the series.
The pin is made of a solid bronze metal base with an eagle on one side and the words: Efficiency, Honor and Fidenlity. The back features a star and the words: For Good Conduct. Stars surrounded by ancanthus leaves also decorate the metal and there is a blank space to engrave one's name.
The bronze medallion hangs from a built in jump ring and is attached to a red and white striped fabric piece of ribbon. The gold plated pin back still works well. According to our professional appraiser:
"Every US Army Soldier that got a good conduct discharge got one of these."
This wonderful brooch was also worn by guest stars who portrayed military figures, and warlocks at the catillions, witches ball etc. After the show ended, it was kept by  Elizabeth Montgomery until her own death in 1995.
It was sold at the yard sale held by her family in June of 1999 and purchased by our client who knew Elizabeth and actually worked on the series in props and wardrobe and remembered Bernard wearing it on the show.
She has kept it in her collection of movie star owned ephemera until consigning her estate with us to sell on her behalf. As you can see in our
photos here, the metal base and original well working clasp are in fine condition, save slight tarnish from age and use.
Measuring nearly 1-3/4" wide and hangs nearlt 3" long.
The yard sale of Elizabeth Montgomery was held at her Beverly Hills estate in June of 1999 photos of the sale will appear at the top of our certificate of authenticity, which will accompany this rare prop, with the name of the winner, their city and state and the amount paid which becomes its current value.
Elizabeth was quite the collector of many different things from dollhouse miniatures to toy horses, dolls, books, props from her TV series, custom made and costume jewelry she wore on many of her films, and TV shows and more...
Our professional appraiser suggests its vintage to the mid 1960s/70s and
current value 9.00
, however our starting price is much more reasonable-even if you choose to use the Buy-It-Now button. Shipping for thie metal will be .95 and includes tracking and insurance.
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If you win this item on a Thursday it will be shipped the following week. We can ship multiple items together, however since ebay charges us a commission on the shipping fee, we must charge a shipping fee on each and every item in the same box. Shipping for this piece will be .95 (
buyers in the United States)
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