Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Female issue 'White Metal', with makers mark 'Marples & Beasleys. Post-1939 Wartime economy issue

This an example of the 'Female' issue badge, now sans-pin but retaining the missing pin's hinge and clasp fittings, is of the type of ARP badge worn by females in the Second World War 1939-1945

- Metal: White metal
- Height: 39mm
- Width: 26mm
- Weight: 6g

Reverse of badge with makers marks for 'Marples & Beasley, Birmingham'

The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936 (Letter A), 1937 (Letter B) 1938 (Letter C) & 1939 (Letter D). 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: VF

Code: 24493