London County Council Ambulance Service cap badge

A scarce original circa 1953 -1965 pattern 'LCC Ambulance service cap badge'; gilded brass mural crowned shield depicting the 'English Lion' on an enamelled red and white 'St George's Cross' above the blue and white enamel waves represented the River Thames and the Port of London; the reverse impressed with maker's details "L.Simpson (London) Ltd". Very good condition, retaining two loop fittings and split pin, enamel almost perfect except for surface flake right of cross, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 38mm.

London County Council (LCC) was in existence from 1889 -1965.