1914 Prince of Wales War Fund united nations flag badge

A scarce original '1914 Prince of Wales War Fund badge depicting the coloured united flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Russia on card insert within unmarked silver fluted surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'TDP&Ss.Ld'. Very good condition, complete with original looped lapel fitting.
Diameter 23mm.
A National Relief Fund was set up with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.

Code: 63022