British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA membership badge

A good original later pattern circa 1940's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; chromium plated triangular shaped example, depicting "Britannia" in relief on recessed rectangle, within laurel wreath and sprays. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, chromium plating with small wear lower left.
Height 22mm.

Formed around the 1920's when limbless men gathered together to discuss their problems and to give support to each other. A group of such men in the Glasgow area banded together to form the first branch of the 'Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association'.

Code: 60774