Summary
Moulded square diamond shaped metal brooch inset with a plastic, possibly celluloid, floral design on the obverse. The brooch is believed to be a souvenir from World War I, although further verification is required.
Physical Description
Moulded square diamond shaped metal brooch inset with a plastic, possibly celluloid, floral design on the obverse. The brass-coloured metal is moulded with decorative designs around the red, pink, orange, green, blue, white and off-white coloured plastics of the floral design. A metal pin and pin enclosure is attached on the reverse. Engraved text appears on the reverse. The brooch is tarnished and soiled. Spots of green patina appear on both sides of the brooch.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs A. E. Cook, circa 1986
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Engraved, reverse, "[obscured]ADE IN[obscured]".
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
36 mm (Width), 10 mm (Depth), 36 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Personal Effects, Sweetheart Badges, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
