Historical information

This badge was produced by the Returned Services league War Comforts Fund in World War Two to provide comforts for the soldiers serving abroad. The appeal was held annually throughout the war. Badges were sold for one shilling, two shillings and one pound with special badges produced for children at a cost of sixpence each.

Significance

This badge is of interest as a memento of the badges sold in World War Two to provide comforts for soldiers,

Physical description

Gold painted metal dome with rim resembling a hat with text on the dome and the rim. On the reverse is a metal hooked clip, possibly used to insert into a button hole.

Inscriptions & markings

TIN HAT APPEAL FOR COMFORTS R.S.L. WAR SERVICE FUND