B.S W Ltd. A.R.P ANTI-GAS Air Raid Precautions 59 Low Numbered Badge

A rare original Second World War period 'B.S W Ltd. A.R.P air raid precautions badge'; large gilt brass shield inlaid with blue and white enamel bearing 'ANTI-GAS' riboon scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and low issue number '59'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 31mm.

Code: 69929