Assistant Rover Scoutmaster officers silver hat badge

A very scarce original 1st pattern circa 1928 'Assistant Rover Scoutmaster officers silver hat badge'; arrowhead in circle, plain non enamelled 'R S' instead of the normal stars with 'Be Prepered' scroll; the reverse impressed 'SILVER' with maker's details 'Collins London' and registered, design and patent number Rd 535292' for the year 1909. Very good clean condition, complete with correct single bauble to the top and two baubles below, retaining both original flat 'D' loops and red bristle plume.
Diameter 31mm.

Code: 63521