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WWI souvenir sweetheart brooch - Ypres
c. 1914Overview
Two-toned metal souvenir brooch from the town of Ypres in Belgium.
The brooch comprises the Coats of Arms of the French Royal family (three fleur-de-lis topped by a crown) and Ypres (Cross of Lorraine above the Cross of Bailleul), separated by the British Royal Coat of Arms. A scroll at the bottom contains the word 'YPRES'.
The background of the brooch is silver in colour while there are gold coloured highlights including details on the coats of arms and the word 'Ypres'.
There is a pin clasp on the reverse.
Historical information
This brooch is typical of sweetheart jewellery sent home by Australian servicemen on the Western Front during the First World War.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00500
Item type
Material
Width
34 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Depth
6 mm
Inscriptions and markings
In scroll at bottom of front of badge:
"YPRES"
Keywords
Place made
Ypres, Belgium
Year
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