WW2 Canadian RCAF Lucite Sweetheart Pendant

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Lucite Sweetheart Pendant is a period artifact dating to the Second World War. Such pendants were typically gifted by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel to loved ones as tokens of affection and remembrance. This example is made from clear Lucite, a popular plastic material of the era, and features the RCAF insignia embedded or painted within the pendant. The design often includes the RCAF eagle, crown, and encircling wreath, rendered in applied or inlaid detail. Measuring approximately a few centimeters in height, the pendant is lightweight and was commonly worn on a chain or ribbon. These sweetheart items were privately purchased or locally crafted, reflecting personal connections between service members and those at home. Lucite sweetheart jewelry is representative of wartime sentimental items and provides insight into the social history of Canadian military families during the 1939–1945 period.