Royal Air Force sterling silver sweetheart brooch in form of wishbone
c. 1939World War Two era Royal Air Force sterling silver sweetheart brooch in the form of a wishbone with the traditional pilot wings attached to the front.
Due to the small size of the wings, they are not as detailed as some, but still feature a central wreath with bow at bottom and the letters 'RAF' inside, surmounted by a King's crown.
On the reverse, the maker's mark 'WBs' and the words 'Sterling Silver' are impressed onto one side of the wishbone and there is a metal pin clasp for attachment.
This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.
It was made by Ward Brothers (identified by their maker's mark 'WBs') who was a prominent twentieth-century British jewellery manufacturer renowned for its high-quality costume and sterling silver jewellery.
Details
Details
On front of brooch:
"RAF"
On reverse of brooch:
"WBs STERLING SILVER"
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