Sweetheart Brooch : 51 Battalion, AIF Accession Number: REL/14411

Description

Small gold and enamel sweetheart brooch in the shape of a wishbone. An enamelled colour patch for 51 Battalion, AIF, is set in the centre at an oblique angle. The the reverse is stamped with a carat measurement. Set into the back of the brooch is a metal pin-fitting with a broken catch.

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Details

Accession Number
REL/14411
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Enamel
Material: Gold
Measurement
Overall: 20 mm height x 36 mm width
Date Made
c 1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Accession REL/14411

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