WW1 Munition Makers Canteen war service badge

An exceptionally fine and scarce example of a First World War period 'Munition Makers Canteen badge', large plain oval gilded brass example, bearing a coronetted 'L', reversed and intertwined witin title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini, Bolton". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 35mm.

Lady Lawrence established the 'Munition Makers’ Canteen' Committee in 1915. The scheme was to improve munition worker’s efficiency, by providing an alcohol-free canteen open both day and night. Initially they were run by voluntary workers but due to the difficulty in finding sufficient volunteer workers for the night shifts it was decided to run the canteens with paid staff.