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Royal Air Force diamonté and enamel sterling silver sweetheart brooch

c. 1939
Overview

World War Two era Royal Air Force sterling silver, diamonté and enamel sweetheart brooch.
It features detailed outspread pilot wings with diamontés on the upper egdes flanking a voided central wreath containing the letters 'RAF' with blue enamel interiors, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The words 'STERLING' and 'ENGLAND' are impressed into the reverse.
It has a pin clasp with rotating swivel lock for attachment.

Historical information

This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00929
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Enamels
Metal
Silver
Width
51 mm
Height or length
17 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAF"

On reverse of brooch:

"STERLING ENGLAND"

Keywords
World War Two
Sweetheart Brooch
Sweetheart Badge
Air Force
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Jewellery
Personal Items
History - Social
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
c. 1939
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Completeness
100
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Royal Air Force diamonte and enamel sterling silver sweetheart brooch
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Reverse of Royal Air Force diamonte and enamel sterling silver sweetheart brooch
Reverse of Royal Air Force diamonte and enamel sterling silver sweetheart brooch

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