WW2 British Army King's Badge for Loyal Service Badge
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For sale WW2 British Army King's Badge for Loyal Service Badge.
In May 1941, King George VI approved the issue of a King’s Badge, awarded to “those invalided from the naval, military, and air forces and the merchant navy and fishing fleet, through wounds or disablement attributable to service since September 3, 1939”.
From December 1944, those invalided from the Home Guard, Police, fire brigades and the Civil Defence general services were also entitled to the award of the badge.
The badge, automatically issued to those who qualified by the Ministry of Pensions, was produced with a half-moon lapel fitting for men and a brooch fitting for women (brooch fittings are very scarce). Whilst its First World War equivalent was individually numbered, the King’s Badge was not.
The badge was designed by the renowned English artist and sculptor Percy Metcalfe. The badges were first produced in October 1941 and by the end of the year, over 8,000 had been issued. By March 1942, over 25,000 had been issued.
This badge is in good condition.
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