WW2 Canadian RCN RCNVR Sweetheart Lapel Badge (3)

This is a World War II-era Canadian Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) sweetheart lapel badge. During the Second World War, such badges were commonly presented to the loved ones of naval personnel as tokens of service and remembrance. The badge typically features insignia representing both the RCN and the RCNVR, often incorporating naval symbols such as anchors, crowns, or maple leaves. Constructed from metallic materials, the badge is designed for wear on civilian clothing, particularly on the lapel, signifying a personal connection to someone serving in the Canadian naval forces. These badges serve as artifacts reflecting the home front’s support and the social customs of the wartime period. The item provides collectors and historians with material evidence of Canadian naval history and the tradition of sweetheart jewelry during the twentieth century’s global conflicts.