Historical information

Gold leaf shaped brooch features a Triskelion which is the national symbol of the Isle of Man. It was made by Alfred James Cheshire, Jeweler of Birmingham between 1900-1914 and likely purchased as a souvenir during WW1 by Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado.
He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.

Significance

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, high-end travel souvenirs became immensely popular among wealthy tourists visiting the Isle of Man. Local and regional jewelers produced solid 9-carat gold brooches featuring the Three Legs to sell as luxury travel keepsakes.

Physical description

Small leaf shaped gold brooch with three leg symbol or Triskelion in the centre with hinged pin attached at rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Rear - AJC 9 carat