WW2 Civil Air Guard air transport field service cap badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'Civil Air Guard cap badge'; chromium plated Crowned laurel sprays 'CAG' initials to voided centre inlaid with electric blue enamelling. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Height 43mm.

On 23 July 1938, Sir Kingsley Wood, Secretary of State for Air, announced the creation of the Civil Air Guard scheme. Its intention was to provide pilots who could assist the Royal Air Force in a time of emergency. With the cessation of civil flying as the war approached a number of members of the 'CAG' enlisted in either the Royal Air Force or the Fleet Air Arm; some of the women members went on to join the Air Transport Auxiliary.

Code: 62115