England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty patriotic union flag badge

A scarce original circa 1940's period Admiral Nelson quoting his most famous message, in the form of a gilt blue enamel title circlet lapel badge 'Union Flag' now know as a 'Union Jack Flag' to seeded centre. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, very minor flaws to title circlet.
Diameter 25mm.
'England expects that every man will do his duty' was a signal sent by Vice-Admiral of the Royal Navy Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson from his flagship HMS Victory as the Battle of Trafalgar was about to commence on 21 October 1805.

Code: 64294