Boy Scouts Assistant Rover Scoutmaster officer EPNS hat badge c1937-1952

A scarce original 1937 - 1952 pattern early issue "Assistant Rover Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge"; Electro Plated Nickel Silver arrowhead in circle, "R.S." instead of stars, "Boy Scouts" motto scroll below, the reverse impressed 'E.P.N.S", this example bearing no trace of red enamel, possibly a wartime utility issue. Very good condition, original red bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, two flat loops fitting and retaining split pin.
Height without plume 36mm.
With plume approx 52mm.

Code: 56401