WW2 Canadian 118th Battalion Sweetheart Lapel Badge Pin

This WW2 Canadian 118th Battalion Sweetheart Lapel Badge Pin is a piece associated with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Sweetheart badges were sentimental items typically given by servicemen to family members or loved ones as a token of connection during their military service. The 118th Battalion was an infantry unit raised in Ontario, Canada, and served in Europe as part of the broader Canadian contribution to WWI. This lapel badge features the battalion’s insignia and may be crafted from base metals, often with enamel detailing. The pin design allowed it to be worn discreetly on civilian clothing. Such badges were not official military issue, but were privately purchased and held emotional significance. This example provides representation of Canadian military history and the personal experiences of those connected to servicemen of the 118th Battalion. It is of interest to collectors of WW1 and Canadian militaria.