Merchant Navy 5 year service lapel badge

A very scarce original circa 1940's period 'Merchant Navy silver plate and enamel one piece badge', designed on the same style as the official silver example with Naval Crowned rope edge oval knotted at the base, the centre bearing 'MN' on blue enamel ground, with additional five red enamel service stripes below. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor wervice wear.
Height 36mm.

Code: 63976