WW2 Canadian RCN RCNVR Sweetheart Lapel Badge (2)

The WW2 Canadian RCN RCNVR Sweetheart Lapel Badge is a period artifact associated with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) during the Second World War. These badges were typically given by service personnel to loved ones as tokens of affection and support, symbolizing both connection and patriotism. The badge commonly features naval insignia, such as an anchor and crown motif, along with the letters “RCN” and “RCNVR” to denote the respective branches. Constructed from metal, often with enamel detailing, the design reflects official naval ornamentation of the era. Sweetheart badges were widely worn on civilian clothing as lapel pins throughout the war, serving as discreet identifiers of familial or personal association with Canadian naval forces. This item is of interest to collectors of military memorabilia for its historical and social context within Canada’s wartime home front.