NFS cap badge? Red lettering on star & crown

[Mandy]

Hi,

Hope someone can help with the following query.

I have a silver coloured badge (cap badge?) in the shape of a 7 pointed star with a crown on the top and the initials NFS in the centre circle with red lettering. The reverse side is smooth with a capital letter M stamped on the back of the crown.

This was amongst my grandads possessions, and would like to know some history about it.

I look forward to hearing your views/ideas.

Many thanks

Mandy

[Peter Brydon]

Mandy,

It is the National Fire Service cap badge,it existed during WW2 and might have continued for a period after the end of the war.
I am afraid thats about all I can tell you,might be worth either trying to get hold of a book on the Home Front or trying an internet search on National Fire Service or Home Front.

P.B.

[Mandy]

PB

Thanks for that. I always thought my grandad was in the home guard during WW2, so that has put a whole new slant on things. Not sure what he was in now or possibly both. Wonder if there are records held anywhere?

Cheers

Mandy

[Peter Brydon]

http://www.wartimememories.co.uk/information.html


Mandy I am not very good with computers,but you could try the above

P.B.

P.S. feeling rather smug with myself,this is the first time I have ever managed to put a link in a posting

[Mandy]

PB

Thanks for the link - I now have plenty to read. Well done, give yourself a pat on the back.

Cheers

Mandy