{"product_id":"wwi-era-us-army-military-sweetheart-locket-mesh-bracelet-5-childs-size","title":"WWI Era US Army Military Sweetheart Locket Mesh Bracelet, 5\" (Child's Size)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn incredibly charming and historically poignant piece of early 20th-century American military history. This antique heart locket bracelet features a beautiful engraving of the US Army military eagle emblem on the front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring exactly 5 inches in length, this piece is uniquely child-sized. During World War I, deploying soldiers frequently purchased \"sweetheart jewelry\" not just for wives, but for the daughters they left behind on the home front. This was likely a precious keepsake gifted by a soldier to his young daughter to keep his memory close while serving overseas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Smooth yellow gold-filled heart locket featuring a finely detailed military eagle insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks: Authentically stamped \"Gold Filled\" on the inside wall of the locket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction: The locket opens smoothly and snaps shut securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Condition: The inside chambers are clean and clear of any remaining photos. Please note that the original plastic\/celluloid protective film inserts are no longer present inside the locket frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand: Features a classic, delicate woven metal mesh band with a traditional fold-over jewelry clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Approx. 5 inches long (strict small\/child size).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: Beautiful antique condition with a lovely aged patina. Shows minor, authentic wear consistent with age and careful preservation over the last century. Please review all photos closely as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wonderful addition to any WWI militaria collection, sweetheart jewelry collection, or as a meaningful historical keepsake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48979814252763,"sku":"4913245124871","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-06-30T123953.039.jpg?v=1784215375","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/wwi-era-us-army-military-sweetheart-locket-mesh-bracelet-5-childs-size","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}