Canada, Commonwealth. An Rcaf Sweetheart Silver Compact, C. 1943 Auction marked "100" in green marker

marked "100" in green marker

richly-detailed ship with crew visible on the deck and sails deployed

disembarking in France on the 12th

which is constructed of black-painted magnetic metal with a leather strap

Canada, Commonwealth. An Rcaf Sweetheart Silver Compact, C. 1943 Auction marked "100" in green markerIn sterling silver, the exterior lid presents a delicately engraved pair of crowned wings with RCAF in the center of the wreath, the exterior reverse is engraved Kay from Johnnie 11 9 43, the interior lid presents a crisp round mirror, the base is marked with an engraved lion denoting sterling silver, the interior base lid lifts to present a round concave disc to hold makeup, measures 61. 55mm (w including push clasp) x 60. 44mm (h), weighs 58. 1