WW1 National Reserve County of Aberdeen home front badge.

A very rare original First World War period 'National Reserve County of Aberdeen gilded brass badge', blue enamel Crowned oval title bearing the crest of the 'Marquis of Huntly,' a stag's head issuing from a Ducal Coronet within yellow enamel oval bearing the motto 'Bydand'; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "JAS.Hardy & Co Aberdeen" "G.E.W". Very good condition, retaining original buttohole lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains crisp.
Height 38mm.

Code: 57952