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Royal Air Force pale blue enamel gold tone sweetheart brooch
c. 1939Overview
World War Two era Royal Air Force gold tone sweetheart brooch with pale blue enamel detailing.
It features outspread pilot wings with pale blue enamel flanking a solid central wreath containing the letters 'RAF', surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The reverse of the brooch is plain although there may be a maker's or metal mark at the centre bottom. If so, it has worn away over time and is illegible.
It 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-RoW00923
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Enamels
Metal
Width
52 mm
Height or length
17 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On front of brooch:
"RAF"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Completeness
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