Sweetheart locket : RAAF

Accession Number REL35747
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Paper; Rose gold
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1940
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Heart-shaped rose gold sweetheart locket with a raised RAAF emblem on the front and 'RUBY WITH LOVE FROM JACK 2.6.41' engraved on the inside. The locket contains a photograph of an Australian airman which sits on a light piece of cardboard. On the reverse of the locket is engraved '9CT LINED'. The locket opens at the suspender ring which has a small suspender attached. There is no chain.

History / Summary

The identities and the story of Jack and Ruby are unknown.

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