WW1 British BEF Seaforth Highlanders Sweetheart Badge Hallmarked 1914

The WW1 British BEF Seaforth Highlanders Sweetheart Badge, hallmarked 1914, is an original piece of First World War memorabilia linked to the British Expeditionary Force and the Seaforth Highlanders regiment. Sweetheart badges were often presented by soldiers to loved ones as keepsakes during military service. This example is crafted from hallmarked silver, indicating its authenticity and the year of manufacture as 1914. The badge typically features the regimental insignia—usually incorporating elements such as the stag’s head and motto of the Seaforth Highlanders—rendered in fine detail. These badges were commonly worn on civilian attire to signify a connection to a family member serving in the unit. Items like this provide tangible historical insight into the personal and familial dimensions of military life during the First World War, as well as the traditions of remembrance and support observed by soldiers and their families.