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Metal slouch hat mounted on bugle sweetheart brooch
Overview
Sweetheart brooch made from a base metal (likely to be bronze, brass or copper alloy)) which has aged over time to display a dark, tarnished patina.
It features a depiction of an Australian Imperial Force slouch hat with the brim turned up on one side (as traditionally worn). This is attached on the diagonal to an elongated bugle with the mouthpiece and the bell visible at either end.
There is a pin clasp for attachment on the reverse and there are no maker's marks.
Historical information
Photo lockets, pendants and sweetheart brooches were very popular during wartime and there are a large number of them in the collection.
The date of manufacture is unknown and could be from either World War One or Two.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00982
Item type
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Bronze
Copper alloy
Metal
Width
40 mm
Height or length
20 mm
Depth
11 mm
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Friday, 31 July, 2026
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Metal slouch hat mounted on bugle sweetheart brooch
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Reverse of metal slouch hat mounted on bugle sweetheart brooch
Oblique view of reverse of metal slouch hat mounted on bugle sweetheart brooch
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