WW1 British Volunteer Latin America 1918 Hm silver badge

An extremely rare original British made First World War period ' British Volunteer Latin America pin badge', in the form of a rope edged diamond bearing the lined initials 'BVLA' on blue translucent ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J R Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or enamel loss. Height approx 28mm.
The War Office Announced on the 27th September 1918 that the King had approved the special Badge BVLA to be worn by Officers, Sailors, Soldiers and Airman who had been resident in Central and South America and had answered the mother countries call, returning to Britain and Volunteering for war service.

Code: 71080