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Royal Air Force blue and white enamel sweetheart brooch - 1
c. 1939Overview
World War Two era Royal Air Force sterling silver sweetheart brooch with blue and white enamel detailing.
It features outspread pilot wings with white enamel flanking a central wreath containing the letters 'RAF' on a blue enamel background, surmounted by a King's Crown with red enamel detailing.
The reverse of the brooch is plain with the exception of the word 'SILVER" impressed into the back of the crown.
It has a pin clasp for attachment.
Historical information
This sweetheart brooch is one of many produced and sold to servicemen to give to their loved ones during wartime.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00920
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Jewellery
Personal Effects
Souvenirs
Material
Enamels
Metal
Silver
Width
53 mm
Height or length
18 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On front of brooch:
"RAF"
On reverse of brooch:
"SILVER"
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Monday, 15 June, 2026
Completeness
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