British Canadian Artillery Lapel Sweetheart Pin

The British Canadian Artillery Lapel Sweetheart Pin is a small commemorative brooch associated with members of the Royal Canadian Artillery who served under British command. These pins were typically given during the First and Second World Wars as tokens of affection and solidarity, often by servicemen to their spouses or loved ones. Crafted from metal alloys, the pin features the distinctive artillery insignia, including the stylized field gun and accompanying regimental motto, emblematic of the artillery’s role within Commonwealth forces. Its dimensions and fastening type are consistent with other period sweetheart jewelry items, designed for daily wear on civilian attire. This pin provides an example of military-related sentimental artifacts common in the early to mid-20th century, reflecting both personal and unit affiliation. Collectors and historians regard such items as illustrative of wartime social practices and the ways military identity was honored in domestic settings.