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Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch

c. 1939
Overview

World War Two era Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch.
It features detailed outspread gilded pilot wings flanking a central wreath containing the letters 'RAAF' in bright blue enamel, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The reverse of the brooch 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-RoW00962
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Enamels
Gilt
Metal
Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAAF"

Keywords
World War Two
Sweetheart Brooch
Sweetheart Badge
Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
Jewellery
Personal Items
History - Social
Year
c. 1939
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Friday, 24 July, 2026
Completeness
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Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch
Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch
Reverse of Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch
Reverse of Royal Australian Air Force gold tone and enamel sweetheart brooch

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