The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Sweetheart brooch fashioned from an East India Company one rupee coin. On the obverse is a profile portrait of Queen Victoria (young head) with the words 'QUEEN VICTORIA' on either side. On the reverse are the words 'EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840' and the value 'ONE RUPEE', written in both English and Urdu, and encircled by a wreath. A brooch fastening is soldered to the reverse and a decorative silver braid edging is soldered along the edge of the coin.
Associated with 5371 Private John Wildman Emmons, Royal Fusiliers, who served in the Boer War. Emmons was born in London and migrated to Australia in 1912, where he became a Tivoli entertainer. He died in Sydney in 1966.
Queen's South Africa Medal with a 'South Africa 1902' clasp. Recipient's details engraved around edge. Awarded to 5371 Private John Wildman Emmons, Royal Fusiliers. Emmons was born in London and mig
White metal bar brooch in the form of the letters 'AIF' between two hearts superimposed on a right pointing arrow. A brooch pin is soldered to the back. Stable.
Circular sterling silver sweetheart brooch featuring the Australian army Rising Sun badge surrounded by fine silver wire filigree work. On the reverse of the brooch is a manufacturer's panel with the
Silver wire filigree style brooch in the form of a horizontal oval centered by the Rising Sun badge, bordered by a Kangaroo and Emu and extensive silver filigree decoration. Above the badge is a small
Voided and engraved 9ct rose gold sweetheart brooch. In the centre is a tilted fouled anchor and the initals 'RANBT' surrounded by a wreath. Below is a scroll with the initials 'A.I.E.F'. Engraved on
Crudely made sweetheart brooch crafted from a silver rising sun badge and a curved 'AUSTRALIA' shoulder title. The two pieces are attached by a thin piece of wire looped through the letters and scroll
