Royal Air Force gold filled silver sweetheart brooch

c. 1939
Overview

World 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.

Historical information

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

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00925
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Gilt
Gold
Metal
Silver
Width
47 mm
Height or length
17 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAF"

On reverse of brooch:

"GF
STERLING"

Keywords
World War Two
Sweetheart Brooch
Sweetheart Badge
Air Force
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Jewellery
Personal Items
History - Social
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Completeness
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Recollections of War

Recollections of War

Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch
Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch - pin closed
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch - pin closed
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch - pin open
Reverse of Royal Air Force gold filled sterling silver sweetheart brooch - pin open

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