Peter J Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have no clue on this one, but I'm truly amazed by the blue enamel. KRPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Hallo Peter J Possibly an early model sweet-heart broach, given to a wife or girlfriend by a member of the RAF.Kevin in Deva. Edited May 16, 2007 by Kev in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks Sherlock I kind of figured it isn't an official issue.KRPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Doctor Watson wants to know has it got a hallmark? Kevin in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Any assay marks Peter?Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 It's only marked "silver" in raised letters next to the catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 It's only marked "silver" in raised letters next to the catch.Hello Peter,In my book : Military " Sweetheart" Brooches, written by K.W. Jarmin I saw a brooch almost similar to yours. When I look to info about n? 114 I can read: Silver. Pilots Wings. Translucent Enamelling. There are various types of Pilots Wings in Silver and normal enamelling. Also in Basemetal and enamel. The approx. value is 12? ( but I have to add, this publication is from 1981) With kind regards from Flanders,Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Peter, you should ask Dave B. he knows a lot about these and as far as i know, he collects sweetheart wings.I have seen at least one similar one like yours and its one of the nice ones Gerd Edited May 16, 2007 by Gerd Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks for the input guys KRPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Yup it's an RAF sweetheart brooch circa WWII Most are only marked sterling or silver, it's quite rare to find a hallmarked one.As Kev says, these were given by RAF bods to their wives, girlfriends, mothers.Yep I do collect 'em!Yours Peter is a fine example, not a rare type but very nice indeed Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Here are a few examples.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Wow, that's an amazing collection Dave , thanks for sharing it KRPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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