WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund pin badge

A scarce original wartime period 'British Red Cross & Order of St John Agriculture Fund raising badge' small die-cast gilt example for the joint war organisation during the Second World War, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. Height 24mm. The Duke of Gloucester's Appeal was launched in 1939 and was based around the county committees of the 'National Farmers Union'. Funds were raised around the agricultural community by the organisation of garden fetes, horse shows and gymkhanas and the auctions of donated livestock sold in aid of the fund.