WW2 British Red Cross Order of St John Agriculture Fund Badge

A very scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund badge' bearing the highly coloured enamel symbols of the joint war organisation, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt. London' Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 33mm.
'The Duke of Gloucester's Appeal' was launched in 1939 and was based around the county committees of the 'National Farmers Union'. Funds were raised around the agricultural community by the organisation of garden fetes, horse shows and gymkhanas and the auctions of donated livestock sold in aid of the fund.

Code: 66184