Brooch

Silver, gold faced, sweetheart brooch, decorated around the edge with a foliate motif. The brooch comes complete with a pin attachment. The front of the brooch is decorated with an anchor and is inscribed in relief with the name 'HAWKE R.N.D', which stands for Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division. This type of brooch was made as gifts for naval wives and sweethearts.

Object Details

ID: JEW0307
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Brooch
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1914-1918
People: Battalion, Royal Naval Division: Hawke
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 x 45 mm
Parts: Brooch