| Accession Number | REL34483 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | White metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1913-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Rising Sun sweetheart brooch
Description
Copper coated with white metal; Rising Sun hat badge with King's crown beneath the rising sun shape. The scroll beneath the crown reads: 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' with brooch pin soldered to the back.
History / Summary
Often worn by female relatives or a girlfriend or wife, the brooches were a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They could be purchased by the women themselves or given as a gift by the serviceman concerned.