Civil Defence Corps lapel badges

[Shiny]

Hi All,

I've bought a few badges recently which included a couple of civil defence corps ones.

One of them is much brighter than the other and is stamped MWM ltd on the back. The darker one is stamped Fattorini & sons ltd.

I'm just wondering if anyone can help date these and is the colour just down to different manufacturers or is it the age?

Thanks a lot,

Michael

[Rob Miller]

Hi Michael

I believe this pattern was introduced when the Civil Defence Corps was reformed in 1949.

Rob

[Postwarden]

Both badges are for the post-war Civil Defence Corps and carry a King's crown so 1949-1953ish. There is no obvious meaning in the colour variations just the manufacturer's interpretation of the design.

The badge, with both buttonhole and brooch fittings was, according to a contemporary recruiting leaflet, issued after volunteers had completed their preliminary training.

The same design in cloth was worn on the breast pocket and the beret.

Jon

[Shiny]

Hi Rob and Jon,

Thanks very much for the help, that answers the questions and a lot more besides.

Thanks again.

Michael