Co-operative Wholesale Society ARP air raid precaution home front badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'Co-operative Wholesale Society Air Raid Precaution gilt badge' inlaid with yellow enamel depicting a large corn sheaf flanked by farm sickle and spade with 'ARP' to the center and 'CWS' tri-part scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.

Code: 66688