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Recollections of War > Records

'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin

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c. 1915 - 1919

Overview

World War One era 'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin featuring a circular metal disc attached to a gold-toned decorative horizontal bar.
The coin-like disc bears a central depiction of the Rising Sun badge with the words 'Australia New Zealand Army Corps' on the scroll underneath.
The phrase 'Lest we forget' appears above the badge and 'ANZAC' below, both following the curve of the outer circumference.
The reverse of the bar is hollow and has raised sections at either end where the pin clasp is attached. The words 'PAT. APL'D FOR" are impressed in the centre of the bar. There are no other maker's marks.

Historical information

This item may have been worn by a man as a tie pin or a woman as a lapel or sweetheart brooch. It is believed to date to the World War One period.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00871

Item type

Collectibles

Decorative Objects

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Souvenirs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Gilt

Metal

Width

57 mm

Height or length

21 mm

Depth

6 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of disc from top to bottom:

"LEST WE FORGET

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
ARMY CORPS

ANZAC"

On tie pin reverse:

"PAT.
APL'D FOR"

Keywords

World War One

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Sweetheart Brooch

Jewellery

World War 1 souvenir

Personal Items

History - Social

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Last modified

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Completeness

94

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'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin

'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin

Reverse of 'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin

Reverse of 'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin

Reverse of 'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin showing writing

Reverse of 'Lest we forget ANZAC' tie or lapel pin showing writing

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