RAF wings

[Peter J]

I have no clue on this one, but I'm truly amazed by the blue enamel.

KR

Peter

[Kev in Deva]

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

[Peter J]

Thanks Sherlock I kind of figured it isn't an official issue.

KR

Peter

[Kev in Deva]

Doctor Watson wants to know has it got a hallmark?

Kevin in Deva

[Tony]

Any assay marks Peter?

Tony

[Peter J]

It's only marked "silver" in raised letters next to the catch.

[Jef]

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

[Gerd Becker]

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

[Peter J]

Thanks for the input guys

KR

Peter

[Dave B]

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

[Dave B]

Here are a few examples..

[Peter J]

Wow, that's an amazing collection Dave , thanks for sharing it

KR

Peter