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WWI souvenir sweetheart brooch - Ypres

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c. 1914

Overview

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

Decorative Objects

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

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

Sweetheart Brooch

First World War souvenir

History - Social

Place made

Ypres, Belgium

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Monday, 5 May, 2025

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