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vintage World War II-era U.S. Navy sweetheart brooch detailing a figural sailor framed inside a life preserver buoy.
Sweetheart jewelry was popularized during WWII as sentimental tokens given by servicemen to their wives, mothers, or girlfriends before deploying overseas.
This measures 1-3/4 inches square .
This weighs 11.17 grams .
There is no makers mark .
This has a fold over C clasp and the pin has a slight bend to it and the pin has trouble staying put in the closure .
There is a small amount of enamel loss .
This will be carefully packaged and shipped in a sturdy box . Thank you .
Design & Structural Features
- The Frame: Shaped like a nautical life preserver ring inscribed with "U.S." at the top and "NAVY" at the bottom. A twisted metal rope detail wraps tightly around the outer border.
- The Centerpiece: Features an animated, striding sailor figure decorated with cold-painted white enamel on his uniform and dark navy blue highlights on his sailor collar.
- Materials: Typically crafted from silver-tone pot metal or base metal alloys common during wartime manufacturing restrictions.
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