| Accession Number | REL36257 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass, Enamel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Rising Sun Australian New Zealand Army Corps sweetheart brooch
Description
Rising Sun badge with Infantry man central. The sun has purple enamel on the left and blue on the right with scroll work underneath reading 'AUSTRALIAN NEW ZEALAND ARMY CORPS' . The reverse has a pin for attachment.
History / Summary
This badge is an example of commercially produced 'sweetheart' jewellery from the First World War. Often worn by female relatives and/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. The history of this sweetheart brooch is unknown, however the colours on the badge could represent a unit colour patch. The units with blue and purple colour patches were 10 Battalion, 26 Battalion, 42 Battalion and 50 Battalion.