Badge for Review
 

Hi,

For what purpose was this lapel badge issued and is it W.W.2 period. Thanking you all in advance and hoping to hear from some of you.

Regards, juno-44

http://www.militaria.qc.ca/badge3.jpg

http://www.militaria.qc.ca/badge2.jpg

Interesting that it has the Kings Crown & yet the pin fitting for a butterfly clasp or plastic plug, I think that sort of fitting began to appear on insignia I the 1970's but I stand to be corrected.

Butterfly fittings have been used from 1922 I think.

I never knew that - I just remember them new fangled change is bad things popping up on British army shoulder titles circa 1979.

Butterfly fittings
 

Butterfly fittings were used on the American "US" collar badges during WWII.

Rob

At least we swatted the butterflies off for a few decades then?

Is that pin original do you think? Can't help thinking that the original pin and clip (top & bottom) may have been ground off (matching lighter points).
Craig

A clue may come from the central device berween the national flags - not sure if just flagpoles but may be something else industrial?
Mike

Hi

The fittings have been removed (originally would have been a "north-south" pin) but could be easily repaired by any competent craftsman- just don't get it TOO hot because of the enamel).

The "devices" are the parts of a laurel wreath that would have been BEHIND the flags. I'll go with WW2 as a date, maybe post-1941?

Is it possible that this was mounted on the wreath, the wreath bearing the brooch pin or other fitting?

Hard to say but it looks as if it is a one-piece striking and the "wreath" is just part of the design. Your photo is very clear, but is the badge two pieces?

This wartime dated Canadian envelope would seem to be related - and its Canadian origins may explain the pin-back fixing.

Jon

Agreed. Must be linked and with the legend "GOOD NEIGHBOURS", I rest my case.....