WW2 Canadian RCAF Sweetheart Wing

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Sweetheart Wing is a piece of commemorative jewelry from the Second World War, designed to symbolize the connection between Royal Canadian Air Force personnel and their loved ones at home. These items were typically gifted by servicemen to wives, fiancées, or family members as tokens of affection and to signify their association with the air force. This example features the distinctive RCAF pilot’s wing design, often produced in silver or base metal and sometimes accented with enamel. It measures approximately 2 inches in width, with the central RCAF roundel flanked by stylized wings. Pin back fittings were standard for attachment to clothing. Sweetheart wings were not official issue but were widely purchased through civilian jewelers or military canteens. They remain significant artifacts representing the personal side of wartime service and the morale of both servicemen and their families on the home front.