7. Military "Sweetheart" Badges
burgundy enamel on brass
$29.00 |
gold filled sterling silver sweetheart badge
$129.00 |
may be a field find "dig-up"
$29.00 |
These were given as tokens of love and friendship among the soldiers and their wives & girlfriends during the war years.
$79.00 |
May be WWI era!!
$29.00 |
This battalion known as the Edmonton Highlanders
$59.00 |
High relief design silver
$179.00 |
the pin has a partial hallmark "Weld... Manu"
$39.00 |
named to one Pte J.F. Pickering, and showing older style hallmarks
$69.00 |
perfectly emameled piece of gold war time jewelry.
$89.00 |
has a cross-pin type attachment
$59.00 |
This may be an unusual form of a sweetheart pin.
$29.00 |
comes with a "Dingwall - Winnipeg"
hallmark.
$39.00 |
Enameling is excellent!
$129.00 |
original straight pin attachment
$69.00 |
enameling is still excellent
$35.00 |
appears to be gold plated
$79.00 |
interesting shape
$49.00 |
enameling is perfect, hallmarked "Dingwall"
$125.00 |
$89.00 |
this broach is specific for the 6th Battalion
$39.00 |
made from a vintage uniform button ...
$49.00 |
made of celluloid
$39.00 |
a 2 piece pin
$19.00 |
Korea Era
$39.00 |
$39.00 |
enameling is perfect
$29.95 |
$29.00 |
$39.00 |
an Alberta Battalion
$79.00 |
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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