WW2 Skefko Ball Bearing Company ARP badge

A scarce original wartime period 'Skefko Air Raid Precauctions badge', gilded brass example inlaid with yellow enamel and superimposed with red 'ARP' letters, the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains fresh.
Height 20mm.
Width 36mm.

Skefko Ball Bearing Co Ltd, Luton, Bedfordshire, with their Air Ministry approved bearings were suppliers to the Aircraft Industry during the war.