WW2 US Navy Aviation Sweetheart Bracelet & Compact Set by Hilborn-Hamburger
Original price was: $100.00.$80.00Current price is: $80.00.
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This WW2-era US Navy aviation sweetheart set includes a gold-tone heart bracelet and a matching heart-shaped compact, both featuring embossed naval aviation wings. These sentimental items were cherished by loved ones as symbols of devotion and remembrance during the war.
- Bracelet: Stretch-link design with a gold-tone heart centerpiece, adorned with a detailed US Navy aviation insignia.
- Makeup Compact: Heart-shaped gold-tone metal case with the same aviation insignia, containing a powder compartment with its original puff.
- Presentation Box: Original blue velvet case with gold foil lettering inside the lid, marked “Hilborn-Hamburger, Inc. Military Jewelers, New York.”
Historical Context:
Sweetheart jewelry was a deeply personal wartime tradition, allowing service members to express their love and commitment to family and sweethearts back home. These keepsakes were sold in military exchanges and through renowned jewelers such as Hilborn-Hamburger, a major manufacturer of military-themed jewelry during WW2.
Naval aviators played a critical role in the war, conducting air operations from aircraft carriers and shore bases in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. This set would have been a treasured memento, symbolizing the sacrifice and service of US Navy airmen.
An excellent example of WW2 sweetheart jewelry, this set remains a poignant relic of the era, reflecting both military history and the personal bonds of those who served.
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