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An authentic piece of American military history, this beautiful heart-shaped "sweetheart" locket dates back to the World War II era (circa 1940s). These pieces were traditionally purchased by servicemen and sent home to wives, mothers, or girlfriends as a token of affection and remembrance.The front features a genuine, iridescent heart-shaped Mother-of-Pearl inlay, beautifully contrasted by a sterling silver US Army Infantry crossed-rifles insignia. The interior reveals a high-quality "Vermeil" construction, featuring a gold-filled layer over a solid sterling silver base.Item DetailsEra: World War II (1940s)Branch/Insignia: United States Army Infantry (Crossed Rifles)Front Design: Genuine Mother-of-Pearl heart inlay with sterling silver insigniaMetal Purity: 1/20 10K Gold Filled over Solid Sterling Silver base (Vermeil)Hallmark: Stamped "1/20 10K ON STERL. N." inside the locket frameShape: HeartClosure: Snap-close hinge (functional)