Three classes of Civil Defence Instructor's badge
Production date
1948-1968
Description
Three classes of Civil Defence Instructor's badge: blue with silver crown; red enamel with silver crown and red enamel with gold crown.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
History
The Civil Defence Service, was established in 1935 by the Home Office. It encompassed the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) as well as wardens, fire watchers, rescue, first aid post, stretcher party and industry. Firemen were also included, initially as the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and latterly the National Fire Service (NFS).
Catalogue Number
0548/34
Associated Person and Role
Civil Defence Corps