WVS Civil Defence cold war period felt cloth badge

A scarce original early post 1953 Queen's Crown 'WVS Civil Defence badge', maroon silk embroidery on grey felt cloth backing. Very good used condition.
Height 65mm.

In 1968 the Civil Defence Service was disbanded.
The 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.

Code: 59925