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A scarce original Second World War early period very low issue number 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee' silver plated pin badge, white enamel 'Animal Guard' title scroll, blue cross to the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham' and impressed official exceptionally LOW issue number '47'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 31mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to their collar as identification. The Animal Guard were predominantly women who were responsible for the welfare and registration of domestic pets covering a few streets in their local area.
Code: 62718
120.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee celluloid identity disc', impressed with official Registration Number 'E496612', the reverse reads 'Finder Please Report This Number To Nearest National Animal Guard'. Poor condition, colour faded and age wear. Diameter 31mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to a collar as identification.
Code: 62642
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A scarce original wartime 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee' badge', silver plated circular example with red enamel title surround, blue cross on white enamel ground to the centre, with additional 'Chief Guard' scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham' and impressed with official low issue number '487'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Height 32mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to a collar as identification.
Code: 60075
95.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee alloy metal identity disc' collar badge, the reverse impressed with official Registration Number 'NH 04618. Good condition, some paint loss. Diameter 24mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to a collar as identification.
Code: 59429
A very scarce original wartime "National Air Raid Precautions Animals" silver plated badge, white enamel "Animal Steward" title scroll, blue cross to the centre, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham" and official very low issue number "73". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. Height 31mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animal Stewards held "officer" ranks.
Code: 58168
A rare original Second World War period 'National Pigeon Service silver plate and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief "Marples & Beasley Birmingham" and impressed with official issue number "10879". Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel with old restoration work now discoloured. Height 24mm. Trained homing pigeons lent by their enrolled civilian keepers for essential use by the RAF, Army, Home Guard, SOE and Special Forces to relay urgent messages back to England.
Code: 56747
A scarce original Second World War period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee celluloid identity disc', impressed with official Registration Number "A 564071", the reverse reads "Finder Please Report This Number To Nearest National Animal Guard". Very good condition, colour remains bright. Diameter 31mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to a collar as identification.
Code: 56014
A rare Second World War period 'National Pigeon Service gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief "J.R.Gaunt London" and impressed with official issue number "16745". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minimal service wear, an excellent example. Height 25mm. Trained homing pigeons lent by their enrolled civilian keepers for essential use by the RAF, Army, Home Guard, SOE and Special Forces to relay urgent messages back to England.
Code: 55882
A scarce wartime "National Air Raid Precautions Animals" silver plated badge, white enamel "Animal Sevice" title scroll, blue cross to the centre, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham" and official very low issue number "13". Very good condition, original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel. Height 31mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals, Animal Service were responsible for working animals such as horses.
Code: 53441
A rare wartime "National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee" brass badge, white enamel "Dist. Organiser" title scroll and a blue cross to the centre. Good condition, original pin fittings, enamel with small chip at 8 o'clock. Height 30mm. The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was established to ensure the well-being of domestic and working animal under war conditions, a national register was set up and registered animals were issued with a NARPAC numbered disc attached to a collar as identification.
Code: 52372
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