| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM16450 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1914-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Rising Sun sweetheart brooch
Description
Brooch made from an oxidised 'Rising Sun' collar badge from which the rear attachment lugs have been removed. Around it is attached a silver ribbon scroll engraved with the wording ' ADEN - ANZAC - MALTA - EGYPT - FRANCE - BELGIUM - ENGLAND'. The brooch has a pin style fitting at the back.
History / Summary
This brooch was forwarded to the Australian war Memorial from England in 1966, through the Australian National Library's representative in London.