WW2 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Sweetheart Locket

The WW2 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Sweetheart Locket is a period item associated with the Canadian military’s medical branch during the Second World War. Such lockets were commonly given as personal mementoes by service members to family or loved ones. This example typically features the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps insignia, displaying the Rod of Asclepius and unit designation, either engraved or rendered in relief on the locket’s exterior. Craftsmanship usually consists of a metal case—commonly silver- or gold-tone—hinged to reveal interior spaces for small photographs or keepsakes. Sweetheart lockets served both as tokens of affection and as symbols of service. Items of this type provide tangible connections to personal and military history, reflecting the experiences of medical corps personnel and their families during wartime. This locket represents the tradition of commemorative jewelry produced for military units of the era. Dimensions and precise markings may vary according to manufacturer.