Prince of Wales 1914 War Fund United Flags Hallmarked Silver Badge

A very scarce original First World War period fine quality 'Prince of Wales War Fund pin badge depicting the translucent coloured enamel united flags of Britain, France, Belgium and Russia, the centre with an applied Prince of Wales plumes, coronet and motto on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914, maker's details 'G.W.H & Co (G W Harvey & Co Birmingham) and inscribed 'RECEIVED 6D FOR PRINCE OF WALES WAR FUND' with official number '718'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Size approx 29 x 19mm.
A National Relief Fund was set up with Edward, Prince of Wales, as treasurer, to help the families of serving men and those suffering from 'industrial distress'. In a message in national newspapers, he said: 'At such a moment we all stand by one another, and it is to the heart of the British people that I confidently make this earnest appeal.' Within a week, donations to the fund had reached £1m.

Code: 68784