British Fascists 3rd pattern For King and Country badge c1923 to 1934

A scarce original pre-1934 'British Fascists membership badge'; silver plated example inlaid with black enamelling, depicting the rose pattern with cross; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Birmingham Medal Co' and with official issue number '21072'. Good condition, complete with the correct vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch for this pattern, enamel with minor nick in the 12 o'clock position, silver plating toned. Diameter 25mm. The 'British Fascists' were founded in 1923 by 'Rotha Lintorn-Orman' and dissolved in 1934.