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posted on 2024-06-05, 18:59 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

These pieces were made by my father during WWII for my mother. The Spitfire was made from a sixpence.

History

Item list and details

A Spitfire brooch made from a sixpence and a heart necklace made from a piece of cockpit. Made by my father, Fred Peach, for my mother Ann (Freda) Peach. They were in the RAF and WAAF.

Person the story/items relate to

Fred and Ann (Freda) Peach

Person who shared the story/items

Anon

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

My parents

Type of submission

Shared online via the Their Finest Hour project website.

Record ID

121889