Home Guard home front invasion defence HG 1940 to 1943 service badge

A scarce original circa 1944 period small Crowned oval silver plated lapel badge inlaid with blue enamel, 'HG' to the centre, this example with additional scroll '1940 -1-2-3'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm.

Formed in 1940, from the recently raised Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), to counter the threat of invasion from German airborne and seaborne troops (Hitler's 'Operation Sea Lion').

Code: 61288