Category - Shoulder to Shoulder Collectibles

7. Military "Sweetheart" Badges

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WWII 5th Canadian Armored Division enamelled pin

burgundy enamel on brass

$29.00

CIX (109th) Canadian Militia Sweetheart Pin (pre WW1)

gold filled sterling silver sweetheart badge

$169.00

WWI 217th Battalion CEF Sweetheart Locket

These were given as tokens of love and friendship among the soldiers and their wives & girlfriends during the war years.

$79.00

CEF WWI Canadian Engineers Sweetheart pin

The enamel on this badge is perfect.

$49.00

WW2 era Victoria Rifles of Canada (VRC) silver plated Sweetheart Pin

A fine silver plated Sweetheart Pin, with its chain hangers and straight pin attachment all in good order.

$39.00

QC era Regina Rifles Sweetheart pin

Most likely late Korea period, 1953 period.

$18.00

CEF 194th Battalion Sweethart Pin

This battalion known as the Edmonton Highlanders

$59.00

CEF 157th Battalion Sweethart Pin ( WWI era)

This is a high quality 2nd pattern design with enamelling in perfect condition.

$49.95

WW2 Era RCAF Sweetheart w/RCN attachment

Has an interesting naval suspension, also in enamelled silver.

$49.00

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In this category you will find a selection of what are known as "Sweetheart" Badges and pins.

Sweetheart badges and pins were often given to a female loved one, by their soldier lover, son (usually), or father. They could have been supplied, for a cost, by the quartermaster or by a private organization, such as Birks. Most were simply converted uniform devises from the regiment, and were available in the tuck shops. Many, if not all of the battalions and regiments had this type of inspirational badge. As the war wore on, many of the givers were lost, and did not return. Consequently, these items became very cherished by their recipients. Therefore they are generally called sweethearts?

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