WVS N.A.A.F.I. badge - WW2?

[ARPCDHG]

Does anyone know the origins of the WVS N.A.A.F.I. badge? It seems to be quite a rare badge and does not feature in any books.

It seems to have been a bit overlooked - and could be quite valuable, if it is wartime, because after D-Day, no more than 730 WVS served Overseas, many at NAAFI Leave Clubs. The WVS monogram would seem to suggest it was WW2.

However, I have found a record that the WVS served at overseas NAAFIs until the 1960s, so it might also not be so valuable!

It has no maker's name on the back.

[Home Guard]

it is a 1960's version of the original badge one worn in WW2 which did not have hte NAAFI tab at the bottom. I twa s worn at the closed collar of the shirt. It is shown in Jon Mills "Formation Sign" issue on the NAAFI, page 22. This is my understanding from Jon's excellent journal.

I've not ever seen one with a maker mark, btu all the ones I've seen do have a small ring on the back at the bottom for a small chain and safety pin to help prevent loss. The one in my collection has part of the chain, but the pin is no longer there.

Hope this helps,

Terry

[engr9266]

Cannot give you a definite answer but I have 2 of these, neither are maker marked and both have the small ring on the back for the safety chain, which in my case is missing.
Both were brought fairly cheaply.
engr9266

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by ARPCDHG

and could be quite valuable, if it is wartime, because after D-Day, no more than 730 WVS served Overseas, many at NAAFI Leave Clubs. The WVS monogram would seem to suggest it was WW2.

However, I have found a record that the WVS served at overseas NAAFIs until the 1960s, so it might also not be so valuable!

It has no maker's name on the back.

A lot of dealer sites (including Sally Bosley's) describe the badge as WW2.

The WVS were definitely involved in Overseas NAAFI Leave Clubs in 1944.

WVS For Italy-The Dowager Lady Reading examining an overcoat that members of the WVS will wear abroad. L to R:- Miss Dyott,Miss Cox,Miss long,the Dowager Lady Reading. A number of the WVS have been transferred from this service to work for NAAFI leave hostels in Italy. They will be club directors and assistant club directors and will be in charge of the entertainment of the troops on leave. February 04,1944.

https://www.mauritius-images.com/en/...bruary-04-1944

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[ARPCDHG]

Thanks everybody - should have asked here first - that's £25 down the Swannee - just shows, after 35 years collecting, it is still possible to make buying errors!

However, I do have something genuine WW2 WVS Overseas for you to see...

[Home Guard]

I would not say it is a loss, as you an always offer it for sale or trade, as it is a legitimate badge, just maybe not WW2. This is the badge I associate with WW2, and it seems more common to find.


WW2 WVS Throat badge.jpg

Terry

[dumdum]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

A lot of dealer sites (including Sally Bosley's) describe the badge as WW2.

The WVS were definitely involved in Overseas NAAFI Leave Clubs in 1944.



https://www.mauritius-images.com/en/...bruary-04-1944

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But if it is Bosley's does it have that "fernleaf commonly associated with Canada" or maybe it was for wear by ambulance drivers designated as HM Transports?

Have had many a wee chuckle with friends over that one....

[dumdum]

Thanks chaps! You've helped me date one of these badges that I acquired in a small lot recently.

It has no maker mark and has the small ring to the lower crescent.

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by ARPCDHG

However, I have found a record that the WVS served at overseas NAAFIs until the 1960s.

Found an advert "VOLUNTEER FOR WVS OVERSEAS" from 1950's showing the NAAFI badge.

http://catalogue.royalvoluntaryservi...R-SW-007&pos=3

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[ARPCDHG]

Originally Posted by mike_vee

Found an advert "VOLUNTEER FOR WVS OVERSEAS" from 1950's showing the NAAFI badge.

http://catalogue.royalvoluntaryservi...R-SW-007&pos=3

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Brilliant spot, thanks.