Manufactured in brass and enamel-detailed metal, this sweetheart brooch features the badge of the Corps of Military Police surmounted by the King’s Crown, identifying it as the pattern worn during the reign of George VI between 1937 and 1946. Fitted with a brooch pin to the reverse, it was intended for wear on civilian clothing and was commonly purchased by serving personnel as a gift for wives, fiancées, mothers, and sweethearts.
The Corps of Military Police was responsible for maintaining discipline, regulating military traffic, investigating offences, guarding prisoners of war, and supporting operational security across the British Army. During World War II, military police personnel served in every theatre of operations, accompanying British and Commonwealth forces in campaigns across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East. Their duties ranged from battlefield traffic control and route marking to criminal investigations and the supervision of military detention facilities.
Sweetheart brooches became especially popular during the Second World War, allowing family members and loved ones to display their connection to a serving soldier. Many were privately purchased from jewellers and military outfitters, with enamel-detailed examples offering an attractive yet affordable keepsake that reflected both personal pride and regimental loyalty.
The 1937–1946 King’s Crown pattern represents the wartime insignia of the Corps of Military Police prior to its post-war redesign and eventual reorganisation as the Royal Military Police in 1946. Original sweetheart badges from this period remain highly collectable due to their historical significance and association with Britain’s wartime military police.
Manufactured in enamel-detailed brass and retaining its original brooch fitting to the reverse, this example represents an authentic and attractive piece of British Second World War military memorabilia.
Dimensions
Approx. 28mm height
Condition
Good overall original condition, with crisp detailing and a well-preserved finish. Light age-related wear, minor surface marks, and signs of handling or storage. The original brooch pin and clasp remain intact and fully functional. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
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