Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Hallmarked silver badge, with letter date for London, 1939

This ARP badge worn 1939-1945

- Metal: 925 hallmarked silver
- Height: 39mm
- Width: 26mm
- Weight: 9g

Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1939

The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal.

The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included:

1.) First aid and medical services
2.) Rescue or demolition services
3.) Decontamination of material
4.) Air raid wardens
5.) Gas detection officers

Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their 'Beret' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats)

Condition: GVF

Code: 23472