WW2 Cunliffe Owen Aircraft Ltd On National Service war worker numbered badge

A scarce original Second World War 'Cunliffe-Owen Aircraft Ltd gilt and enamel war workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and impressed with official issue number '4633'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Diameter 25mm.

'National Service' was established in 1939 to promote all forms of service for the war effort. Many employers introduced their own National Services badges to denote war service. These served to indicate that the person employed was working in the national interest and as a form of protection against been called a mIlitary service dodger.

Code: 62632