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A scarce original circa 1943 period still remaining intact 'Womens Voluntary Service armband '; quickly put together stitched grey felt armlet, bearing crowned 'WVS' maroon silk cotton embroidered initials. Very good clean moth-free condition, colour remains bright. Width approx 84mm. Introduced in 1943 for non uniformed members and used as a form of identification.
Code: 62543
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A good original circa 1941 utility regulation period 'Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence badge' chromium plated example bearing utility restriction red painted finish, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'L.Simpson & Co'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear to paintwork. Height 30mm. The 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services' for Air Raid Precautions was established in 1938 to prepare for the onset of war. By February 1939 the title was amended to 'Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence' They assisted during the 1939 evacuation and eventually involved themselves in most aspects of the home front war effort. Utility regulation came into force circa 1941 and enamel was replaced with red painted finish.
Code: 62404
A scarce original post 1966 late issue 'Womens Royal Voluntary Service uniform badges', Queen's Crowned red embroidered WRVS monogram on woven backing together with matching Lancashire title. Very good condition. Height of badge 70mm. Women's Voluntary Service became Royal in 1966.
Code: 62001
A scarce original Women's Voluntary Service 'W.V.S. Club Leader chromium plated rank badge' with deep maroon enamel lettering, the reverse with maker's details 'Simpson (London) Ltd'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Width 43mm.
Code: 60501
A scarce original circa 1953 to 1966 cold war period Womens Voluntary Service 'WVS chromium plated enamel key ring badge' displaying a Queen's Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorin & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original fittings, minor service wear to the enamel.. Height of badge 38mm. 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.
Code: 60500
18.00 GBP
A scarce original Second World War period 'Women's Voluntary Services chromium plated badge', WVS monogram worn in the neck of the blouse when in uniform. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 19mm.
Code: 60449
A scarce original pre 1966 'Womens Voluntary Services WVS Darby & Joan Club badge'; silver plate example depicting a green and white 'Welsh Leek' to the centre on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Diameter 25mm. The first of the W.V.S Darby & Joan Clubs opened just after the war in 1946 to improve welfare for old people.
Code: 59938
A scarce original early post 1953 Queen's Crown 'WVS Civil Defence badge', maroon silk embroidery on grey felt cloth backing. Very good used condition. Height 65mm. In 1968 the Civil Defence Service was disbanded. The 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.
Code: 59925
A scarce original Second World War period 'Womens Voluntary Service WVS centre staff rank bar badge' nickel plated example with utility restrictions red painted lettering. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, paintwork good minor loss to letter 'R', edge knock to top Width 44mm.
Code: 59924
A good original circa Second World War period 'W.V.S Civil Defence chromium plated badge' inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with scarce maker's details 'L.Simpson & Co London. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect. Height 31mm.
Code: 59918
A scarce original locally made nickel silver 'WVS title' badge, possibly for overseas service in India. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Width 46mm. Height 13mm.
Code: 59689
A good original Second World War period Women's Voluntary Service felt cloth uniform badge' maroon silk embroidered Crowned 'W.V.S Civil Defence' on grey felt cloth backing. Very good clean condition. Height 63mm.
Code: 59653
A good full sized cupro-nickel medal issued unnamed for 15 years service, plus an additional bar for a further 15 years service, complete with original ribbon and suspension bar wth pin fittings. Overall height 86mm.
Code: 52035
A scarce original circa 1940's wartime 'Women's Voluntary Service Corps Canadian Red Cross hat badge'; large silver plated circular example with embossed title surround, the centre displaying red transluscent enamel cross on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Mappin". Very good condition, the reverse with crudely soldiered replacement loops, enamel perfect. Diameter 38mm. The 'Women's Voluntary Service Corps Canadian Red Cross' was formed in June 1940 initially to train women as ambulance drivers for the Red Cross Society and the armed forces, later this was amended to include auxiliary nurses, office and food administration sections.
Code: 58265
30.00 GBP
A good original post 1966 'W.R.V.S. Trainer badge'; gilded brass oval example inlaid with green translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright. Width 39mm. Height 19mm. 'The Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.
Code: 57890
A good example of a Second World War period chromium plated badge with utility restriction red painted finish, complete with original card box inscribed to the lid "Brooch Badge C.D.C.4." Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor wear to paintwork and chromium plating to reverse. Height 29mm.
Code: 57852
10.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1953 to 1966 cold war period 'Womens Voluntary Services WVS Civil Defence chromium plated enamel badge'displaying a Queen's Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 29mm. 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.
Code: 57704
A scarce post 1953 'WVS Civil Defence chromium plated enamel badge' bearing a voided Queen's Crown, the reverse with maker's details "W.J.Dingley Ltd 77 Warstone Lane Birmingham 18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example. Height 29mm. The 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.
Code: 57703
A scarce original wartime 'WVS NAAFI chromium plated badge', worn by a Women's Voluntary Service member working for the 'Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings with accommodation ring to attach a safety chain, an excellent example. Height 23mm.
Code: 57163
A scarce post-war pattern chromium plated badge with utility restriction red painted finish, the reverse with maker's details "L.Simpson & Co. London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor wear to paintwork. Height 29mm.
Code: 56814
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