Scarce Silver Royal Naval Patrol Service Badge c.1940 (Chris Balm Early Aviation & Motoring Items)

Silver Royal Naval Patrol Service Badge c.1940

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Original, solid silver (unmarked) badge specially made for the Royal Naval Patrol Service during W.W.II.

This very attractive small badge was designed to be stitched on to the sleeve and was only awarded to officers and ratings who had completed six months duty at sea. It bears an image of anti-submarine netting with two mines and a harpooned shark in front. Above is the crown of the Royal Navy and below a scroll with the initials "M/S - A/S" (Mine sweeping - Anti-submarine). The rear is marked with a British design registration number which corresponds to the year 1940. Overall length : 29mm. Excellent condition.

For more information on the Royal Naval Patrol Service please click on the link below:

ROYAL NAVAL PATROL SERVICE

Inventory No. O-58

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