WWII era trench art bracelet made from Indian 1/12 Anna coins
c. 1941World War Two era trench art coin bracelet. It features seven Indian One Twelfth Anna coins dated 1939 and 1941.
Each coin has two circular rings soldered to each side through which a pair of loops are threaded.
At one end, there is a larger circular ring attached via the two loops of metal, while at the other end is a hook made from shaped metal wire. The hook fits over the ring at the opposite end quite firmly to secure the bracelet.
This sweetheart bracelet is one of a large number of items in the collection made from coins. These include jewellery such as brooches and bracelets, small photo frames,and other bric a brac.
Many of these items were made by servicemen and could be called trench art. This is sometimes confirmed by engraving on the reverse side of the coins.
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