VTG PSCO WWII MOP 10kt GF Sterling Silver Heart Shaped ARMY SWEETHEART LOCKET

Description

View VTG PSCO WWII MOP 10kt GF Sterling Silver Heart Shaped ARMY SWEETHEART LOCKET with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. 10kt GF / Sterling Silver: Indicates the piece is made of sterling silver with a 10-karat gold-filled finish. Features early rollover clasp. Heart Locket: The heart-. characteristic of U.S. Army Air. This piece is a World War II-era "Sweetheart" pin/locket manufactured by the (stamped PSCO). Identifying the MarkingsPSCO: Stands for the Plainville Stock Company, a jewelry manufacturer founded in 1896 in Plainville, Massachusetts, known for high-quality gold-filled and sterling silver items. 10kt GF / Sterling Silver: Indicates the piece is made of sterling silver with a 10-karat gold-filled finish. Features early rollover clasp. This was common during WWII when base metals like copper and nickel were rationed for the war effort.Historical Context. These items are known as Home Front or Sweetheart jewelry. They were typically purchased by servicemen to send home to wives, mothers, or girlfriends as a symbol of loyalty and remembrance while they served overseas. MEASURES: 1” x 1.5” CONDITION: EXCELLENT FeaturesMilitary Insignia: The top features an aviation wing with a central shield, characteristic of U.S. Army Air Corps. Heart Locket: The heart- shaped pendant often functions as a locket meant to hold small photographs. Mother of Pearl: The iridescent white front is Mother of Pearl, a popular decorative material for these wartime keepsakes Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › WW II (1939-45) › Original Period Items › United States › Home Front.

Conflict

WW II (1939-45)

Theme

Militaria

Original/Reproduction

Original

Region of Origin

United States

Country of Origin

United States