World War I New Zealand 9ct Gold Rifle Sweetheart Brooch

Soldiers gifted these miniature jewelers' brooches to wives, mothers, or girlfriends before deploying overseas to serve as reminder.Lee Enfield rifle overlaid with the universal New Zealand Expeditionary Force onward cap badge design, encircled by a fern wreath and topped with a crown. Made in New Zealand or the UK from 9ct gold front plating. The maker's mark belongs to Adie & Lovekin Ltd