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Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1

c. 1939
Overview

World War Two era Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch. It features detailed outspread gilded pilot wings flanking a voided central wreath containing the letters 'RAF', surmounted by a King's Crown.
Each letter is infilled with enamel - dark blue 'R', red 'A', and light blue 'F'.
The reverse is plain and has a pin clasp for attachment.

Historical information

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

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00911
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Enamels
Gilt
Metal
Width
63 mm
Height or length
23 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAF"

Keywords
World War Two
Sweetheart Brooch
Sweetheart Badge
Air Force
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Jewellery
Personal Items
History - Social
Year
c. 1939
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Completeness
66
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Recollections of War

Recollections of War

Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1
Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch - 1

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