Womens Voluntary Service WVS Civil Defence felt cloth badges Arundel Sussex attributed

An interesting piece of social history in the form of a scarce original wartime period Women's Voluntary Service felt cloth uniform badge' maroon silk embroidered Crowned 'W.V.S Civil Defence' on grey felt cloth backing, together with Sussex County stripe and four year service chevron with an extra two years added on, together with a Ministry of Supply box addressed to:
'Mr.G.A.GATES, B...  read more

Code: 63104

Womens Voluntary Services overseas WVS title pin badge

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 44mm.
Height 12mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal, which had a high membership during the war.  read more

Code: 63073

Womens Voluntary Services overseas WVS INDIA pin badge

A rare original post 1942 period, locally made die cast nickel silver WVS India pin badge', in the form of a map of India surmounted by rays, inlaid with green enamel, bearing the 'WVS' monogram and inscribed 'INDIA I SERVE below'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 42mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal...  read more

Code: 63072

Womens Voluntary Service WVS armband

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.  read more

Code: 62543

WRVS Womens Royal Voluntary Service Lancashire County cloth uniform badges

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.  read more

Code: 62001

Womens Voluntary Service WVS club leader rank badge

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.  read more

Code: 60501

WVS Darby & Joan Club welsh leek badge

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 p...  read more

Code: 59938

WVS Civil Defence cold war period felt cloth badge

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.  read more

Code: 59925

Womens Voluntary Service WVS centre staff rank badge

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.  read more

Code: 59924

WW2 Canadian Red Cross WVSC hat badge

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....  read more

Code: 58265

WW2 WVS Civil Defence utility issue badge in box of issue

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.  read more

Code: 57852

Womens Voluntary Services WVS Civil Defence home front badge by Marples & Beasley

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 Servi...  read more

Code: 57704

10.00 GBP

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