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WW2 National Savings Movement celluloid tin button badge

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Description

A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'National Savings Movement home front badge'; an excellent economy issue celluloid tin button, printed in patriotic red, white and blue colours and depicting St George killing the dragon with the slogan 'Lend to Defend'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings. Diameter 32mm. Established in 1916 as the 'War Saving Campaign' to encourage the lending of personal savings to the government to finance the First World War and continuing into the Second World War as the 'National Savings Movement'. The badge served to distinguish saving committee members and local volunteer collectors.
Product Info

Product Info

  • Conflict World War II A
  • Nation United Kingdom A
  • Item Type Medals & Awards A
Dealer Info

Dealer Info

  • Source Site Sally Bosleys Badge Shop Marketplace Listing Updated 9 months, 1 week ago
  • Currency GBP
  • Ships From Flag Marlow, Buckinghamshire · United Kingdom
  • Product ID 240734

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