In later conflicts some Regiments gave a broach to all wives and girlfriends, I think 7th Armd Bde is a case in point!
Not being worn, but made for my Mother. Made in Egypt circa 1942. Bracelet with "From George with Love".
Several of the Auction houses such as Christies, Sothebies, Bonhams etc often feature a section of sweetheart jewellry in some of their sales - it might be worth contacting them as the images are usually very good. Thanks for the suggestion. Am in contact with the auction houses to see what they've got. Pen
Hi 51 Highland Thank you for adding the photo of the very unusual bracelet. That is the first one I've come across. Many thanks, Pen
Hi Ron Thanks for the photo of the replacement brooch and for telling me the story about the original badge. It's nice to know the brooches are still being made and worn. Best regards, Pen
I have a silver powder compact with the Chinthe symbol of the chindits and the words "to my bad lass, Jan 45" It was given to my mother by my father after a trip VERY early in their relationship! I had never seen it until just before my mothers death. When I asked her why she was a bad lass, she declined to tell me!
Well, you learn something every day! Over our evening meal yesterday I happened to mention this thread on sweetheart badges to my wife, Margaret. She said "I think I have one of those", and indeed she had. Her father was a sergeant in the Royal Engineers and he gave the broach to his wife, Margaret's mother, before going overseas in WW2. I never met him; he died in an accident just after the war and my mother-in-law has now also passed away.
Although not a Broach , its a Unit Badge of my fathers Regiment 'Maritime Regiment ' , worn by my mother , Perhaps Dad couldnt afford a silver Broach ? or people sewed on the badges as well !
I have always been drawn to these type of badges. Some I have seen are almost works of art. I think it is the sentiment involved that appeals to me. Attached are some examples of Kings Liverpool badges, however, I am pretty sure they are from the WW1 era rather than WW2.
Royal Navy flag brooches, some apparently would to those in the know raise an eyebrow or a chuckle; I require a diver to inspect my bottom. Steer towards me. Permission to lay alongside.
Para Brooch Here's a photo of my Mother circa 1945 sporting some para wings. I'm not sure if that's a purchased brooch or one she fashioned from actual insignia? While searching for sweetheart badges I came across a company that makes some very high quality ones. Note what they call the "Parachute Regiment Qualified Trade Sweetheart Brooch" that sells for a mere £759.00. Sweetheart Brooches - Award Medals I'll take a pass on that for now ...
Hi Ron, I've just won this on ebay and it was the first time I have seen one on that... Army Air Corp Glider Pilot Regiment Sweatheart badge Very Rare, the only ones I've seen anywhere are Middle Wallop and Glider Pilot Veteran mate on mine... And here it is... Regards Tom
Just seen this one on the link DaveT gave in the Northampton Postal workers thread. https://picasaweb.google.com/uptodat/NorthamptonNewsNorthamptonPostOfficeNewslettersOfWW2#5666978812895570706 EDIT: This may not in fact be a sweetheart badge, I read somewhere that ATS women wore the cap badge of the unit they were attched to in that position on their uniform.
Penny is maybe too modest to tell you that with your help, not to mention a great deal of work herself, she got a first for her dissertation.
Hi Pen, Here's one for you Glider Pilot Regiment Army Air Corps so rare to find today and I was lucky to win it on ebay... The bagge does have the mark Stirling Silver...
Hi Pen, These are for the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. A brooch and a locket. Both of them are sterling silver. Take care, Sonja
George Wilkinson asked me to upload these pics as he had a bit of trouble. It's a memento of his Uncle Lorne Marr . He's the subject of this thread. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/canadian/6983-lorne-marr-sh-canada-story.html Rosa was Lorne's girlfriend 41/42 and when she heard I was writing the book she insisted that I visit her and she just had to give me the locket. I found it amazing that she had kept it (pictures included) all those yrs, even though she married someone else. Rosa has since passed away.
