Any ideas ?

[navyfred]

Any idea what this is ? I suspect it may be Civil Defence of some sort. It is numbered on the back which suggests it was probably a semi official badge. The part above the naval crown looks to be a cross fouled with a rope.

Any help would be appreciated. I may sell on if it is not naval.

Many thanks fred

[Arthur R]

This is the coat of arms of the former borough of Southport : http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index...itle=Southport .

[magpie]

twice as much as others for sale,http://www.sallysbadges.com/shop.php?c=99

[altcar73]

Originally Posted by navyfred

Any idea what this is ? I suspect it may be Civil Defence of some sort. It is numbered on the back which suggests it was probably a semi official badge. The part above the naval crown looks to be a cross fouled with a rope.

Any help would be appreciated. I may sell on if it is not naval.

Many thanks fred

Southport as indicated by others. Contrary to what some dealers say, the badge dates from the 1960's NOT the 2nd WW. Hope this is helpful.

Dave.

[navyfred]

Thank-you both for your help.It seems a very strange design and time to do some digging into its history.
Regards
fred

[navyfred]

Dave,

Many thanks. The Cold War was my era so even more reason to get researching.
Regards
fred