WW1 Karrier Commercial Motors Vehicles On War Service Badge Huddersfield

A scarce original First World War period 'Karrier On His Majesty's Service war service badge' with LAPEL FITTING REMOVED AND POSSIBLY A CROWN TO THE TOP'; large gilt and enamel example inscribed with embossed scrolls 'KARRIER O.H.M.S. WAR SERVICE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton', gilt finish remains bright, enamel with minor service wear. Price reflects with all these faults taken in consideration.
Height approx 30mm.
Karrier Motor Vehicles was founded in 1908, they
manufactured commercial vehicles and trolley buses at the Karrier Works, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. During the First World War the provided chassis for the military lorries.

Code: 66702