1926-35 British Fascists “For King And Country” 2nd Pattern Members Ba

For sale is a Pre WW2 1926-1935 British Fascists “For King And Country” 2nd Pattern Badge. This badge is in excellent condition and is engraved on the back 36925 which is the issue number, suggesting that this issue is 1930s. And it’s also engraved by the makers name Birmingham medals co.

  The first pattern of these British fascists badges holds a kings crown where the Tudor rose is. The 2nd pattern of these British fascists members badge (which this listing is for) is as described; Circular metal badge with black enamelled face. Around outside is "FOR KING AND COUNTRY" with an " F" in the centre. It is surmounted by a Tudor Rose but with a cross in the centre reflecting the Lutheran rose.    The British Fascists (originally called the British Fascisti), formed in 1923, was the first political organisation in the United Kingdom to claim the label of fascist, although the group had little ideological unity apart from anti-socialism for much of its existence, and was strongly associated with conservatism. William Joyce, Neil Francis Hawkins, Maxwell Knight and Arnold Leese were amongst those to have passed through the movement as members and activists.   This will be sent via Royal Mail 1st class Signed for and dispatched within two working days.