British Union of Fascists BUF Our Leader Mosley badge circa 1938

A rare original Sir Oswald Mosley 'British Union of Fascists supporters badge', produced in 1938 based on the recently designed plaster cast wall plaque of 'Mosley'; this example with bronzed finish and depicts Mosley's head in profile and inscribed "Our Leader" signature below; the reverse retaining original rectangular buttonhole fitting now slightly curved. Good condition.
Height 26mm.

An advertisement to purchase 'The Leader' badge was featured in an advertisement in the British Union of Fascists 'Action' newspaper December 3rd 1938. See: John Millican book 'Mosley's Men in Black' for other examples.