A fabulous large  Art Deco Royal Air Force diamond sweetheart brooch.
 
This wonderful brooch is made in platinum with an Art Deco RAF motif set onto a green enamel laurel wreath under a red enamelled Kings crown. The realistically detailed feathered wings are set with diamonds.  There is an integral safety clasp to the pin keeping it safe when worn.
 
The brooch is in wonderful condition and an incredible example due to its size.
 
Sweetheart brooches have been popular since the early 20th century and were originally given to wives, mothers and girlfriends by servicemen as mementos and reminders of the absent loved one. They were worn to show pride in having a sweetheart who was serving his country.
 
The brooches were made for every budget from base metal to platinum and designs were made for every aspect of the military.
 
Era Art Deco: 1925 - 1940
Measurements: Brooch 6.5cm in length, 2.3cm at widest point.
Total diamond weight estimated 2 carats
It weighs 9.1  grams
Hallmarks: Stamped PLAT