John Lysaght Ltd Orb Iron Works Newport ARP air raid precauctions badge

A rare original Second World War period 'John Lysaght Ltd Orb Iron Works air raid precauctions home front pin badge'; gilt and brown enamel 'ARP' to centre 'Orb Works' trademark globe inlaid with green and white enamel, with matching 'LYSAGHT title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd, Branston St. B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height approx 33mm.
'John Lysaght and Co.' was an iron and steel company established in Bristol, England, and with later operations in Wolverhampton, Newport Monmouth Wales and Scunthorpe.

Code: 69423