AUSTRALIAN ANZAC WW1 RISING SUN UNIFORM SWEET HEART COLLAR CAP BADGE MEDAL*AIF BOOMERANG UNION JACK

Description

Offered is an original ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ rising sun ‘sweet heart’ badge. This badge is of 2 piece gilt finished brass, with central enamelled union jack flag above a blue enameled boomerang with wording AUSTRALIA in gold. Pin backed. Measures 41mm x 29mm. Most likely a WW1 made piece.

Sweet heart jewellery was often worn by female relatives, including girlfriends, wives or mothers as a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They were given as a gift or purchased by the women themselves. Some jewellery was mass produced to a type or pattern, varying in quality and materials; while other jewellery was specifically commissioned from jewellers and made to personal requirements. Unless the piece of jewellery has a makers mark or is on its original card or in an original box, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to determine what company or jewellers made the item.