King’s Badge for the Disabled 1945, discharge badge
Accession Number
NAM.2001-08-830-1
Description
King’s Badge for the Disabled 1945, nd. With lapel fitting at back. Associated with Sgt Richards and World War Two (1939-1945). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. This silver lapel badge was authorised by the Ministry of Pensions early in the Second World War and issued to servicemen and women who had been discharged from active service as a result of injury. It was only allowed to be worn on civilian clothing. The pin and latch fitting version was issued to women.
Campaigns
World War Two (1939-1945)
People