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Royal Australian Air Force diamonte and enamel sweetheart brooch
c. 1939Overview
World War Two era Royal Australian Air Force diamonte and enamel sweetheart brooch.
It features detailed outspread pilot wings with inlaid diamonte chips flanking a solid central wreath containing the hollow letters 'RAAF' infilled with red, dark blue, white and pale blue enamel, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
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.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00955
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Material
Enamels
Metal
Paste (Glass)
Width
58 mm
Height or length
20 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On front of brooch:
"RAAF"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Sunday, 26 July, 2026
Completeness
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Royal Australian Air Force diamonte and enamel sweetheart brooch
Reverse of Royal Australian Air Force diamonte and enamel sweetheart brooch
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