British Fascists 3rd patt For King and Country badge c1923 to 1934

A scarce original pre-1934 'British Fascists membership badge'; silver plated example inlaid with black enamelling, depicting the rose pattern with cross; the reverse with maker's details "Gaunt London", impressed with official issue number "51798" and "Rd. No.703184" a registered, design and patent date of early 1924. Very good condition, retaining the correct vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch for this pattern, enamel intact, silver plating toned with minor service wear.
Diameter 25mm.

The 'British Fascists' were founded in 1923 by 'Rotha Lintorn-Orman' and dissolved in 1934.