RNMWS Royal Naval Mine Watching Service beret badge

A good original post 1952 gilt and enamel large sized badge two loop fittings to reverse. Very good condition, with no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Height 50mm.

The RNMWS was formed in 1952 and manned by civilians who were responsible for spotting mines dropped by enemy aircraft on major waterway, later to become Royal Naval Auxiliary Service R.N.X.S in 1963.