| Accession Number | RELAWM16942 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass; Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Mine Clearance Service badge: V Powell, Royal Navy
Description
Oval-shaped Mine Clearance Service Badge showing a depiction of a floating sea mine within a laurel wreath. Surmounted by an Imperial crown and at the base a scroll with 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE'. The badge is backed by a thin oval sheet of brass attached wth split pins.
History / Summary
This badge, worn on the lower sleeve, was awarded to Royal Navy sailor, V Powell, for minesweeping services, in 1919.