Silver "Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve" Lapel Badge. c.1936 (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

Silver "Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve" Lapel Badge. c.1936

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Silver "Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve" Lapel Badge. c.1936

Attractive, unmarked solid silver lapel badge (pin) made for members of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Dating from around 1936.

Round badge bearing the initials "RAFVR" with the RAF eagle below and the King's crown above. This badge is intended to be worn in a lapel button hole and is mounted on a nickel plated fastener designed for this purpose. The fastener is stamped with the serial number, "87051". Width : 22.5mm. Good condition.

With the possibility of war looming, in 1936 The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was established. It was to open civilians, who in their spare time would be taught to fly and learn all aspects of airmanship. The recruits would first be trained on elementary aircraft and then would move on to current air force models. They were entered as airmen pilots with the opportunity of promotion to commissioned ranks. They were paid a retaining fee of £25.00 a year and would be transferred straight into regular service if needed.

Inventory No. A-230

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