| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34663 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Gold, Photographic paper, Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Gold sweetheart locket with Rising Sun badge : Baby Gaylene
Description
Small 9 carat gold heart shaped locket with a gilded Rising Sun badge on the front. A 9 carat bar with a beaded edge and brooch pin back, engraved in cursive style, 'Gaylene', is attached to the locket by gold pin fastening and safety chain. The inside of the locket contains a photograph of a baby aged between 3 and 6 months. The back of the locket is stamped '9ct SIL LINED [silver lined] N3'
History / Summary
The photograph of the baby in the locket is presumably of 'Gaylene'. The history of this locket, and the identity of Gaylene, is unknown.