Ministry of Supply Car Service cap badge

A scarce original circa 1939 wartime period 'Ministry of Supply Car Service cap badge'; large die cast bronzed motor car wheel and tyre, the top displaced by a King George VI crown, the voided centre displaying heavy duty spokes with Ministry of Supply title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fitting, excellent patina.
Height 43mm.

The Ministry of Supply was formed in August 1939, it was a department of the government formed to supply and transport equipment to all three British armed forces. It was abolished in 1959.

Code: 64031