lapel badge

[mtrpltpara]

I wonder if someone could explain the significance of this badge?
Regards,
Bill.

item number 261035618159

[Mike_2817]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610356181...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I think the description is fairly self-explanatory really

[Peter Brydon]

Badges like this were worn to show that the wearers were engaged on war work and were not "shirkers ".

Badges to the various railway companies are collectable and I imagine the price achieved for this one is a reflection of its relative scarcity.

P.B.

[mtrpltpara]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610356181...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I think the description is fairly self-explanatory really

The description says Railway War Service, but the badge itself says Railway Service, would that give the holder exemption from conscription?

Bill.

[Mike_2817]

another example;



These type of badges were worn in mufti to donate the wearer was in a reserved occupation. Most but not all did indeed say 'war service'

Not 100% exemption from conscription as the Railway Boards did release men for Military Service.

[Peter Brydon]

I dont know if the attached which is from a book on Railway badges will be legible .

P.B.