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Unusual large vintage aviation-themed sweetheart brooch featuring an impressive highly detailed feathered wing design.
The front consists of a single sweeping wing with exceptionally detailed individual feathers and a warm gold-colored finish.
The reverse features an oval hinged compartment together with a horizontal brooch pin and catch. The oval compartment appears intended to hold a photograph or other small keepsake, a feature associated with military sweetheart jewelry.
Sweetheart jewelry became especially popular during the World War II era, when wives, mothers, girlfriends and other family members wore military-themed jewelry representing loved ones serving in the armed forces.
Unlike official military qualification wings, sweetheart jewelry was privately produced in numerous decorative designs.
No specific military branch emblem is visible on this example, so it is being conservatively identified as an aviation / military sweetheart wing rather than attributed to a particular branch or qualification.
No clearly visible sterling, gold-filled or manufacturer hallmark was observed in the photographed areas. It is therefore being sold as gold-tone metal unless additional markings are discovered.
The piece displays authentic vintage character including surface wear, scratches, patina and finish variation.
A particularly attractive piece for a WWII sweetheart jewelry collection, vintage aviation collection, military home-front collection, photo locket collection or display of wartime memorabilia.
You will receive the exact brooch shown in the photographs.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the description and condition.
