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Royal Australian Air Force gold tone, enamel and sterling silver sweetheart brooch in shape of plane

c. 1939
Overview

World War Two era Royal Australian Air Force sweetheart brooch featuring a gold tone and enamel insignia attached to a sterling silver plane backing.
The insignia features detailed outspread gilded pilot wings flanking a central wreath containing the letters 'RAAF' in gold on a bright blue enamel background, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The stylised plane has two engines and has a few inscribed lines for decoration.
The reverse is stamped with 'STG SIL' and has a pin clasp 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-RoW00961
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Themes
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Enamels
Gilt
Metal
Silver
Width
40 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of brooch:

"RAAF"

On reverse of brooch:

"STG SIL"

Keywords
World War Two
Sweetheart Brooch
Sweetheart Badge
Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
Jewellery
Personal Items
History - Social
Year
c. 1939
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Sunday, 26 July, 2026
Completeness
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RAAF gold tone, enamel and sterling silver sweetheart brooch in shape of plane
RAAF gold tone, enamel and sterling silver sweetheart brooch in shape of plane
Reverse of RAAF gold tone, enamel and sterling silver sweetheart brooch in shape of plane
Reverse of RAAF gold tone, enamel and sterling silver sweetheart brooch in shape of plane

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