Historical information
Badge officially issued, from January 1940, to all Merchant Navy Officers and Men as a form of identity and to fulfil the role of a National Service Badge.
Significance
This badge has been designated as a scarce example (AMSA) of a WW2 Merchant Navy Official issue MN War Service silver badge
The term Merchant Navy was coined by King George V in 1919, as recognition of the sacrifice made by merchant seafarers during the First World War. Before the term "mercantile navy" was used.
Physical description
WW2 Merchant Navy official issue war service 'silver' badge. Initial ‘MN’ enclosed by oval rope motif with crown above. Retains original buttonhole fitting.
