Unknown Lapel Badge
 

Came across this Lapel badge with a medal group. Any ideas??

Thanks in advance.

From what I have gathered it is a WWII British and American Ambulance Corps Pin. Any other markings on the rear? Most would have a marking "Silson". Do you have a clearer image of the rear?

One Source: "A Tribute to America" by Carla and Roberto Brunialti, pp. 57-58

Thank you very much for the heads-up!! I took up your lead and surely it's very similar to what you've stated, alas for the back. Unfortunately i see no markings at the rear. But I will post clearer images shortly.

Thanks again.

Hi

Looks very similar to one of those organisations that were involved in fund-raising. A slight clue to its origin is the screw-back fitting that I associate with US/ Canadian items.
Lastly that is a painted finish rather than enamel I would think.

Found a couple of examples online, both with a claw type attachment pin however, and makers mark at the back. This example has no maker mark, plus the attachment as can be seen in the image attached is a screw-on! Maybe a later example?

Found a few on American sites with different fittings and prices.

1. $219
2. Sold , no price shown.
3.$60
4.$65 - marked SILSON Pat.Pend (patent number 122211)

What size is the badge ?

I have in the past mainly associated screw-back fitting with uniform items than civilian since other than in a in a lapel button hole it damages the cloth?

Nice pictures. That "revolver" catch often seems to be found on American/ Canadian badges.

I have the SMALLEST American silver lapel badge for 2,500 hours service with the VA (Veterans' Administration) dated 1930. Truly minute with the tiniest enameled detail and....a revolver catch!

Reason I ask is that the original badge was approx. 2+1/8" x 2" (5.4cm x 5.0cm) , which judging by the original photo would mean the nut/fitting was about 1" (size of a 10p coin).

Silson also made matching earrings to go with the badge (approx. 50% size of badge) , could your badge be based on earrings ?

Hi Mike,

You're spot-on, the badge is 2.5cm x 2.5cm. However this came with a medal group so I presume it was a fund raising purchase. But then again......!

As someone said in another thread "size does matter" ! :D