WWII era trench art coin bracelet dated 1942-1944
c. 1944World 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.
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.
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