Lapel badge: Women's Volunteer, UK

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Accession Number REL32697
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Enamel, Silver-plated metal
Maker J Gaunt & Sons
J R Gaunt & Son Ltd
Place made Australia, United Kingdom, United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made Unknown
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Women's volunteer war workers badge. The silver badge is surmounted by a lion and has a red enamelled disc with the letters 'W' and 'V' intertwined above the inscription 'FOR THE FORCES'. Brooch pin reverse and the number '45403'.

History / Summary

Issued to female volunteer workers in UK dockyards and factories