Collected: Stories from the Australian War Memorial explores the artefacts that make up the museum of the Australian War Memorial. Join journalist Louise Maher and take a closer look at the obscure, popular, strange and wonderful items in the collection.
Louise peels back the past, highlights the history and uncovers the stories that the public don’t always get to hear.
May 11, 2021
Jewellery given and received in war is a symbol of love, pride and support. It comes in many forms, from expensive, commercially manufactured pieces in precious metals to hand-made objects crafted from whatever material was available.
In Episode 29 of Collected, Louise Maher is shown a range of sweetheart jewellery, including a tiny gold brooch, a silver identity bracelet and a necklace made from shells.