ARP Button Hole Badge for Civilian Clothes
ARP Button Hole Badge.
These badges were issued to both men and women to wear on there civilian clothing to show they had volunteered for war service. When on active service volunteers would then often wear the more visible ARP arm band which were privately purchased by local councils using local contractors.
ARP Button Hole Badge.
In February 1937 the Home Office announced that anyone volunteering for the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) services who underwent and passed the basic training would be issued a silver button hole badge of the new ARP device surmounted by a kings Crown.
These badges were issued to both men and women to wear on there civilian clothing to show they had volunteered for war service. When on active service volunteers would then often wear the more visible ARP arm band which were privately purchased by local councils using local contractors.
The Metal ARP badge was stop being issued from April 1943 due to shortages in materials and the general introduction of uniforms but was still seen being wore till the end of WW2.
| Weight (g) | 20.00 |
|---|---|
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Civilian |
| Insignia Type | Pin Badge |
| Insignia Use | Unit |
| Colour | Silver |
| Material | Metal |
