WW2 National Savings Movement gentlemen committee member badge by Toye & Co

A good original wartime period 'National Savings Movement silver plated badge' depicting St George killing the dragon with the slogan 'Lend to Defend'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, enamel intact minor service wear.
Height 36mm.

Established in 1916 as the 'War Saving Campaign' to encourage the lending of personal savings to the government to finance the First World War and continuing into the Second World War as the 'National Savings Movement'. The badge served to distinguish saving committee members and local volunteer collectors.

Code: 62788