British Union of Fascists flash in circle BUF lady supporters badge c1935

A very rare original circa late 1935 'British Union of Fascists brooch'; rhodium plated flash and circle fretted design, set with paste diamonds and produced by "T.C. Nobbs 53 Gorringe Park Avenue Mitcham, Surrey" for a lady member of the BUF to wear in civilian clothing. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, complete with all stones.
Diameter 22mm.

The flash and circle badge was used by the British Union of Fascists from 1934 - 1940 and again by Sir Oswald Mosley's Union Movement party after the war. From late 1935 'Tom Nobbs' a B.U.F Jeweller produced these booches for ladies. They were advertised in 'Action Newspapers' December 31st 1938.

See: 'Mosley's Men in Black' by John Millican.