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WWI era NZ silver fern sweetheart brooch - large
Overview
World War One era New Zealand silver fern sweetheart brooch featuring the letters 'NZ' in the centre.
It is made from silver coloured metal and depicts a horizontal unfurled fern frond with the stalk on the left.
The reverse is fitted with a brooch-pin for attachment. There are no maker's marks.
Historical information
The silver fern frond represents the national emblem of New Zealand and was a primary motif for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (N.Z.E.F.) during World War One.
This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.
This brooch is one of several silver fern brooches and pins in the collection.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00900
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Metal
Width
43 mm
Height or length
22 mm
Inscriptions and markings
"NZ"
Keywords
World War One
Sweetheart Brooch
Jewellery
New Zealand
Silver fern
Souvenirs
History - Social
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Tuesday, 26 May, 2026
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WWI era NZ silver fern sweetheart brooch - large
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