Summary
Australian sweetheart brooch inscribed 'RAAF', with wings and crown. World War II-era.
These brooches are commonly called 'sweetheart brooches' as they were given to wives, sweethearts and mothers by servicemen.
Physical Description
Silver type metal brooch with Marcasite stones set in the wings; centre is circle of laurel leaves surmounted by a crown with letters 'RAAF' in blue enamel across centre. Pin with catch on back.
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from B. Curtiss MBE, 13 Nov 1984
-
Based on dates of World War II. -
Organisation Symbolised
-
Inscriptions
Cast at centre: 'RAAF'. Stamped on back 't l m sterling england'.
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
Object Measurements
52 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
-
Keywords
Badges, Militaria: Australian, Sweetheart Badges, World War II, 1939-1945
