WW2 Canadian RCAF Shield Sweetheart Badge

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Shield Sweetheart Badge is a period artifact associated with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Designed as a sentimental item, sweetheart badges were typically presented to family members or loved ones by serving personnel. This badge is fashioned in the shape of a shield, featuring the distinctive insignia of the RCAF, which commonly includes an eagle, a crown, and the organization’s initials. Manufactured from metals such as brass or silver, and often adorned with enamel detailing, these badges were made to be worn on civilian clothing as a visible symbol of connection to an individual serving in the RCAF. The item reflects both the personal dimension of military service and popular home front customs of the era. This example provides historical insight into wartime Canadian society and military traditions, as well as the memorabilia exchanged between service members and their families during the conflict.