Historical information
This brooch is small and tasteful and the ‘forget-me -not’ wording in the centre probably indicates that it was given by someone to a loved one as a token of love or friendship. It was most likely pinned to the collar of a blouse at the neckline or to a jacket lapel.
Significance
This brooch has no known local provenance but is retained as a fine example of an early 20th century piece of jewellery and for display purposes
Physical description
This is a rectangular-shaped gold brooch with a blue plate with gold lettering in the inner section and ornamental gold scrolls around the outer section. The back of the brooch has a metal clasp.
Inscriptions & markings
For Get-Me Not
