Heart-shaped sweetheart brooch sold to raise funds for wounded soldiers on first Anzac Day - 13th October 1915

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1915

Overview

Bronze, heart-shaped sweetheart brooch sold to raise funds for wounded soldiers on the first official Anzac Day, held in South Australia on 13 October 1915.
It has a raised border and features a central Coat of Arms of Australia (emu on left of a shield and kangaroo on the right), outside of which is a sprig of wattle on each side.
The word 'ANZAC' appears above in raised lettering, and the date 'OCT. 13 1915' below.
The reverse is plain and has a brooch fitting attached. The pin is missing. There are no maker's marks.

Historical information

The very first 'Anzac Day' was held on October 13 1915, in Adelaide, South Australia, six months before the April 25 anniversary. It was organised to raise funds for wounded soldiers. The date coincided with the 'Eight Hours Day' public holiday, and was a patriotic carnival featuring parades, soldiers, and, pageantry rather than the solemn commemoration established later.
This fundraising brooch is very rare. Another example has a ring at the top for use as a pendant and has been remnants of paint or enamel in gold, red and blue. This item doesnt appear to have ever had such colour added.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00872

Item type

Collectibles

Ephemera

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Souvenirs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1