A scarce original Second World War early pre 1941 period 'Women's Voluntary Service Cornwall title badge', maroon silk embroidered on grey woven cloth backing. Very good condition.
Width 80mm.  read more

Code: 64408

A scarce original Second World War early pre 1941 period Women's Voluntary Service home front badge'; George VI crowned 'W.V.S Civil Defence' shield, maroon silk embroidered on grey woven cloth backing. Very good condition, still retaining blanket stitching to edge.
Height 61mm.  read more

Code: 64407

A scarce original post 1943 wartime period 'Womens Voluntary Service WVS maroon silk embroidered stripes on felt cloth backing. Good condition, colour remains bright, slight MOTH damage.  read more

Code: 64352

A scarce original post 1953 Cold War period WVS Civil Defence badge, red embroidered lettering and displaying a Queen's Crown on woven cotton backing. Very good condition.
Height 70mm.
Women's Voluntary Service became Royal in 1966.  read more

Code: 64032

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1953 to 1966 cold war period Womens Voluntary Service 'WVS chromium plated enamel key ring badge' displaying a Queen's Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorin & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original fittings, minor service wear to the enamel..
Height of badge 38mm.

'Women's Voluntary Service' became...  read more

Code: 60500

10.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1941 utility regulation period 'Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence badge' chromium plated example bearing utility restriction red painted finish, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'L.Simpson & Co'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear to paintwork.
Height 30mm.

The 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services' f...  read more

Code: 63477

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period Womens Voluntary Service Identification badge' in the form of chromium plated octagonal, inlaid with green enamel, bearing red enamel band across the centre 'Housewives Service'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel and retaining all of the chro...  read more

Code: 63455

A scarce original circa 1943 period 'Womens Voluntary Service armband '; quickly put together stitched grey felt armlet, bearing crowned 'WVS' maroon silk cotton embroidered initials, three year service stripes and WVS Civil Defence badge. Good condition, colour remains bright, MOTH specks front and back.
Width approx 86mm.

Introduced in 1943 for non uniformed members and ...  read more

Code: 63420

A rare original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. H.Q. INSTRUCTOR headquarter pin badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with pale green enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 18mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services...  read more

Code: 63282

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1966 cold war period period 'W.R.V.S. INSTRUCTOR badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with red translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.  read more

Code: 63281

25.00 GBP

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A good original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. TRAINER badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with green translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.  read more

Code: 63280

15.00 GBP

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An interesting piece of social history in the form of a scarce original wartime period Women's Voluntary Service felt cloth uniform badge' maroon silk embroidered Crowned 'W.V.S Civil Defence' on grey felt cloth backing, together with Sussex County stripe and four year service chevron with an extra two years added on, together with a Ministry of Supply box addressed to:
'Mr.G.A.GATES, B...  read more

Code: 63104

A scarce original locally made nickel silver 'WVS title' badge, possibly for overseas service in India. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 44mm.
Height 12mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal, which had a high membership during the war.  read more

Code: 63073

A rare original post 1942 period, locally made die cast nickel silver WVS India pin badge', in the form of a map of India surmounted by rays, inlaid with green enamel, bearing the 'WVS' monogram and inscribed 'INDIA I SERVE below'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 42mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal...  read more

Code: 63072

A scarce original circa 1943 period still remaining intact 'Womens Voluntary Service armband '; quickly put together stitched grey felt armlet, bearing crowned 'WVS' maroon silk cotton embroidered initials. Very good clean moth-free condition, colour remains bright.
Width approx 84mm.

Introduced in 1943 for non uniformed members and used as a form of identification.  read more

Code: 62543

A scarce original post 1966 late issue 'Womens Royal Voluntary Service uniform badges', Queen's Crowned red embroidered WRVS monogram on woven backing together with matching Lancashire title. Very good condition.
Height of badge 70mm.

Women's Voluntary Service became Royal in 1966.  read more

Code: 62001

A scarce original Women's Voluntary Service 'W.V.S. Club Leader chromium plated rank badge' with deep maroon enamel lettering, the reverse with maker's details 'Simpson (London) Ltd'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 43mm.  read more

Code: 60501

A scarce original early post 1953 Queen's Crown 'WVS Civil Defence badge', maroon silk embroidery on grey felt cloth backing. Very good used condition.
Height 65mm.

In 1968 the Civil Defence Service was disbanded.
The 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.  read more

Code: 59925

A scarce original circa 1940's wartime 'Women's Voluntary Service Corps Canadian Red Cross hat badge'; large silver plated circular example with embossed title surround, the centre displaying red transluscent enamel cross on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Mappin". Very good condition, the reverse with crudely soldiered replacement loops, enamel perfect....  read more

Code: 58265

30.00 GBP

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A good example of a Second World War period chromium plated badge with utility restriction red painted finish, complete with original card box inscribed to the lid "Brooch Badge C.D.C.4." Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor wear to paintwork and chromium plating to reverse.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 57852