Kitchener's Army Official 1914 cardboard badge

A very rare original First World War 1914 period 'Kitchener's Army badge'; a superb surviving card example, with red embossed finish, bearing gilt tooled lettering 'Kitchener's Army Official' and edge trim. Good condition, complete with safety pin fitting, colour remains bright and housed in what is thought to be its original issue card box, this now with two split corners and age wear.
Diameter 38mm.These quickly produced economy issue badges, were worn prior to the issue of the regimental badges.

Code: 63576