The King's Badge 1939-1945

Metal: White metalDimension: Approx 26mmThis a 'Male' issue badge with lapel fob reverseThe King's Badge was issued by the Ministry of Pensions in the early part of the Second World War as an award to service personnel who had been discharged form service due to wounds received in action, or otherwise become unfit for military service due to disabling injuries or disease incurred while on serviceto servicemen who, as a result of their injuries, had been discharged from active service. It was to be worn only on civilian clothing and by the end of 1941 over 8,000 had been awarded.As well as members of the armed services, the merchant navy and fishing fleets qualified for awards of the badge, and by late 1944, it was also awarded to the coastguards, police, and members of the Civil Defence ServicesCondition: EF