Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps pin badge

A rare original circa First World War period gilt brass pin badge, from the company known for the building and manufacture of machine guns, armaments, warships, military vehicles, in the form of white enamel flag bearing diagonal red cross inscribed 'Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps'; the reverse impressed with an official low issue number '57', makers details 'Vaughtons Birm' and impressed in relief 'THE PROPERTY OF VICKERS LTD ERITH'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal service wear, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm.

Code: 63278