WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944

c. 1944
Overview

World War Two era trench art Australian coin bracelet. It features a central shilling flanked by two sixpences and six threepences, all dated between 1942-1944.
Each coin has a small hole drilled into either side through which a linking ring is threaded.
Each coin has been shaped to create a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface.
One end features a metal ring while the other has a hook made from flat metal which is bent over and tapers to a rounded point. The hook fits over the ring to secure the bracelet.

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.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW01065
Item type
Coins
Collectibles
Jewellery
Metalwork
Souvenirs
Material
Metal
Silver
Width
180 mm
Height or length
24 mm
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
Completeness
94
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Reverse of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944
Reverse of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944
Collage of close up sections of reverse of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944
Collage of close up sections of reverse of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944
Collage of both sides of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944 with clasp closed
Collage of both sides of WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944 with clasp closed

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