48th Highlander Sweetheart Locket

A 3.5 mm by 2.5 mm oval gold locket made of gold with a silver 48th Highlander badge logo in the centre, approximately World War II era. Highlanders often had items (pins, lockets, rings, etc.) to leave with their spouses when they went overseas. The items are called “sweetheart”.

Classification
Memorabilia
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Case 37 Regiment at Play

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