Royal Canadian Air Force Local Port Arthur Wing Pin
Key Information:
• Country: Canada
• Organization: Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF
• Location Inscription: Port Arthur Ontario
• Period: Second World War 1939–1945
• Type: Sweetheart brooch
• Material: Gilt metal with enamel
• Attachment: Horizontal pin with clasp
• Dimensions: approx. 72.31 x 27.42 mm
Medal Design:
Winged sweetheart brooch design featuring a crowned laurel wreath with blue enameled monogram “RCAF” representing Royal Canadian Air Force.
Below the wreath appears the inscription “PORT ARTHUR”, referring to Port Arthur, Ontario, a wartime RCAF-associated community.
The crown is finished in red enamel. Reverse plain with original pin-back assembly.
Condition:
• Structurally intact
• Gilt finish shows noticeable wear and age-related patina
• Enamel shows wear and minor losses, especially to the crown
• Pin and clasp functional
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
During WWII, sweetheart brooches were gifted by servicemen to wives, fiancées, and family members as personal tokens of affection and pride in service. Pieces bearing local place names such as Port Arthur are less common and reflect specific wartime communities connected to the RCAF.
Today these brooches represent both military history and the emotional connection between servicemen and the home front.
Summary:
Original Canada WWII Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF sweetheart brooch with Port Arthur inscription. A desirable regional variant of Canadian wartime sweetheart jewelry.