WW2 Royal Navy Volunteer Wireless Reserve RNVWR lapel badge.

A scarce original wartime 'Royal Navy Volunteer Wireless Reserve gilt badge', with red, white and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, very minor flake to the enamel at the 1 o'clock position.
Height 24mm.

Volunteer amateur radio operators and enthusiasts mobilised in 1939 becoming an integral part of the Royal Navy.