Silvered 1943 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch with safety chain
c. 1943World War Two era silvered sweetheart brooch made from a 1943 dated Australian Penny pressed into the shape of an Australian Imperial Force slouch hat.
The brim of the hat is turned up on one side (as traditionally worn).
A pin clasp has been soldered to the reverse for primary attachment. It also has a safety pin attached to it by a chain to prevent loss.
This sweetheart brooch 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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