ARP Vickers-Armstrong 1938 hallmarked silver Air Raid Precautions badge

A scarce ORIGINAL early made wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 (O) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.
In 1938 Birmingham hallmarks changed letter on July of each year.
From 1975 all Assay offices standardised and have the same date letter which changes in January.

Code: 64350