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Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 2

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c. 1939

Overview

World War Two era Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch.
It features detailed outspread pilot wings flanking a voided central wreath containing the letters 'RAF' with blue enamel interiors, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The words 'STERLING' and 'ENGLAND' are impressed into the reverse.
It has a pin clasp for attachment. It also has a horizontal ring soldered to the top of the brooch so that it could be suspended as a pendant.

Historical information

This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.

There are several sterling silver and enamel Royal Air Force sweetheart brooches in the collection, but all are slightly different.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00926

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Souvenirs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Enamels

Metal

Silver

Width

50 mm

Height or length

17 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAF"

On reverse of brooch:

"STERLING ENGLAND"

Keywords

World War Two

Sweetheart Brooch

Sweetheart Badge

Air Force

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Jewellery

Personal Items

History - Social

Place made

United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Monday, 15 June, 2026

Completeness

72

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Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1

Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 3

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Reverse of Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 2 - pin closed

Reverse of Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 2 - pin open

Reverse of Royal Air Force sterling silver and enamel sweetheart brooch - 2 - pin open

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