Royal Air Force gold filled silver sweetheart brooch
c. 1939World War Two era gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch.
It features detailed outspread pilot wings flanking a solid central wreath containing the letters 'RAF' within a circular border, surmounted by a King's Crown.
It is made in two pieces with the wings and flat base providing a foundation for the crowned wreath.
The reverse of the brooch is plain with the exception of 'GF' and 'STERLING" impressed into the back. There is also a maker's mark in the shape of an eye, but the maker cannot be determined.
It has a pin clasp for attachment.
This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.
This brooch is made from high quality gold filled sterling silver which consists of a thick layer of gold bonded to a solid sterling silver base. It is likely to have been manufactured and sold by a jeweller.
Details
Details
On front of brooch:
"RAF"
On reverse of brooch:
"GF
STERLING"
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