Badge worn by the sweetheart of a U.S. serviceman, promoting the American war effort, c. 1943. Gilt brass with with cloisonné enamel.
Figure of a soldier inside Victory "V" openwork letters U and S at top of left and right arms, each arm striped red, white and blue, and the legend, SWEETHEART, on white band in blue field with stars at base; clasp rev.
One of the finest home front badges made during the war.
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