Great War 1914-18. France Theatre 'Arras' Sweetheart Brooch. Gilt / yellow metal enamel

Reverse of brooch retaining its long hinged pin, but now sans' claspIn 1915-1916, Arras, a city in northern France, was a vital British logistic center and a place for Allied servicemen to spend time away from the front lines, with shops, cafes, and hotels catering to the military populationThe 1918 Battle of Arras was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive which led directly to the Armistice with Germany on 11 November 1918, which ultimately concluded the fighting on the Western Front and marked the end of the Great WarCondition: VF