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Gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Overview
Gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch or tie pin. It features a depiction of an Australian Imperial Force slouch hat with the brim turned up on one side (as traditionally worn).
The hat is facing down and attached to a horizontal bar with a pin clasp on the reverse.
The slouch hat and bar are painted gold, some of which is wearing off to reveal the base metal. There are no maker's marks.
Historical information
Photo lockets, pendants and sweetheart brooches were very popular during wartime and there are a large number of them in the collection.
The date of manufacture is unknown and could be from either World War One or Two.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00980
Item type
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Gilt
Metal
Paint
Width
30 mm
Height or length
18 mm
Depth
8 mm
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Saturday, 1 August, 2026
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Angled view of gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Other angled view of gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Reverse of gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Oblique view of reverse of gold tone slouch hat sweetheart brooch
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