Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI crew member cap badge

A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member cloth cap badge'; gold wire bullion Queen's Crown with plush crimson velvet, surmounting a rope edge circle tied at the base with a reef knot, blue wool padded centre with embroidered R.N.L.I flag; the reverse with paper backed hessian lining. Very good condition, gold wire remains bright, moth nip centre left and minor to red cross, old pinhole top and bottom.
Height approx 69mm.
Width approx 47mm.

Code: 57494