WVS Exeter Civil Defence Housewives Service home front badge

A scarce wartime WVS Housewives Service chromium plated badge with blue enamel, for the Exeter Civil Defence, Devon, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham" and with official low issue number "105". Very good condition, original pin fittings (pin with minor rust), no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.
The W.V.S Housewives Service was originated in Barnes in the early 1940's and quickly spread throughout the London Region and later the country, these on-call local women volunteers who had detailed knowledge of the residents of their streets, could be called upon to assist ARP Wardens with the care of the casualties after an Air Raid attack and before the arrival of the first aid services.