Royal Navy Brass Wishbone Sweetheart Brooch
A Charming sweetheart brooch.
This is in the form of a wishbone
Representing good luck .
with the Royal Navy insignia
set on a mother-of-pearl disc.
A nice representative of the sea
An unusual piece of collectible memorabilia
This one measures 1 ¼ x 5/8 inches
and is stamped ‘made in England' on the reverse
Sweetheart brooches are small brooches depicting the regimental or other service crest of a soldier, sailor or airman, and were worn by military wives or girlfriends. Particularly popular around the era of the Great War (1914-1918), they were often given to wives or girlfriends (hence 'sweetheart') by servicemen as mementos and reminders of their absent loves.
They would be worn factory by the lady as a token of fealty and regard, and also to show their pride in having a husband or sweetheart who was serving his country. Whilst regimental or other service insignia are generally self-coloured base metals, it is not unusual for sweetheart brooches to be made in precious metals (silver or gold) and colourful enamels.
Product code: Royal Navy Wishbone Sweetheart factory Brooch