WWII era trench art coin bracelet for child dated 1943

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c. 1943

Overview

World War Two era trench art Australian coin bracelet. It features a central flat rectangular section of a coin (which appears to be a florin) flanked on either side by two threepences which are all dated 1943.
Each coin has a hole drilled on both sides through which a metal strip is threaded and clamped to connect them. The catches at either end are also made from horizontal slices of a threepence. One has a hole while the other has a raised circular protrusion which fits inside the hole. A metal sleeve is then pushed across to keep the two pieces together.
Each coin has been shaped to create a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface, while the central rectangle and end pieces are flat.
it is not particularly well made. The central section cut from the florin is not straight and the metal strips connecting the coins are not soldered.

Historical information

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.

Due to the very small diameter of the closed bracelet, it is believed that this was made for a young child.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01055

Item type

Collectibles

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Themes

Social History

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2