WWII-Era Sentimental Coin Bracelet 19301944

Eleven silver coins were used in this rare and evocative example of wartime ingenuity and affection, this vintage bracelet was handcrafted during the Second World War, a time when conventional jewellery was scarce and materials were repurposed with heartfelt creativity. Men often fashioned such keepsakes for their wives or sweethearts using available coinstokens of both love and resilience.

🪙 Coin Details:

• South Africa:
• • 2 × 1930 Three pence (3d)
  • 1 × 1934 Three pence (3d)
  • 1 × 1941 Three pence (3d)
  • 2 × 1943 Three pence (3d)
  • 2 × 1934 Sixpence (6d)
  • 1 × 1943 Sixpence (6d)
• Southern Rhodesia:
• • 1 × 1944 Sixpence (6d)
• Unidentified:

• 2 × Three pence (3d) Date obscured

🔍 Notable Features:

• Coins bear the profile of King George V and VI, reflecting imperial continuity and the evolving face of the British Empire.
• The Southern Rhodesian coin adds a colonial African dimension, tying the bracelet to broader Commonwealth history.
• Each coin is securely linked with metal loops, forming a wearable chain of memory and craftsmanship.
• The patina and wear are consistent with age and use, enhancing its authenticity and charm.
• Clasp is not functional

💬 Historical Context: During WWII, with rationing and material shortages, such bracelets were often made by soldiers or civilians as tokens of affection. They served as portable mementoseach coin a chapter in a shared story, each link a gesture of enduring connection.