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Subiaco Museum > Records

BROOCH: CROWN SHAPED

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c. 1955

Overview

White metal brooch in shape of royal crown, similar in shape to King Edward's crown used in the coronation of the British monarch. Red faceted stone surmounted by a cross forms top of crown. Four clear stones are mounted above a half circle of nine clear blue stones. A conventional brooch fastening is attached to the back.

Historical information

See 2006_45 for history of owner.

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Details

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cwa-org-43-2006.46

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Keywords

COSTUME ACCESSORIES

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

Example of ornaments worn by loyalists in the British Commonwealth.

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