Ronde broche van zilver 'Forever flying for freedom' c. 1944 - 1945

Editor: This is a silver brooch, titled "Forever flying for freedom," created around 1944-1945 by Firma W. Visser. Its small scale is juxtaposed with such a powerful statement! What symbolic weight does the image of flags have in this particular cultural and historical moment? Curator: The flags are obviously central. But how interesting that they seem to be *contained* within the circular form, as though the freedom they represent is precious and needing protection. In times of conflict, the flag morphs from simple marker into something deeply emotive. Editor: That makes sense. The flags aren't simply displayed; they're almost shielded. It is striking to see them as being precious objects that have to be protected. Curator: Exactly. Consider also the Art Deco style. While elegant, there’s also a machine-made aspect that hints at wartime industrial production, and how this era transformed manufacturing into high gear to achieve very specific goals. What emotions are stirred by seeing these national symbols enmeshed within such a detailed frame, bearing such a clear inscription? Editor: I'm now struck by the inscription “Forever flying for freedom,” acting as both a claim and a promise, rather assertive given its moment of creation. Curator: A powerful piece, right? It reflects the anxieties and hopes of its time, translating them into a personal and portable symbol of freedom. Editor: It makes you think about what "freedom" really meant at that time. Thanks, I see a whole new dimension in it now!