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1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
c. 1941Overview
World War Two era sweetheart brooch made from a 1941 dated Australian Penny pressed into the shape of an Australian Imperial Force slouch hat.
The brim of the hat is turned up on one side (as traditionally worn).
A pin clasp has been soldered to the reverse for attachment.
Historical information
This sweetheart brooch is one of a large number of items in the collection made from coins. These include jewellery such as brooches and bracelets, small photo frames,and other bric a brac.
Many of these items were made by servicemen and could be called trench art. This is sometimes confirmed by engraving on the reverse side of the coins.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00984
Item type
Coins
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Bronze
Metal
Solder
Width
25 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Depth
11 mm
Year
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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1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Angled view of 1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Side view of 1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Other angled view of 1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Reverse of 1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Angled view of reverse of 1941 Australian Penny slouch hat sweetheart brooch
Both Australian penny slouch hat sweetheart brooches
Reverse of both Australian penny slouch hat sweetheart brooches
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