*c1950, Cold War, Civil Defence Instructor Badge, by J.R Gaunt London*
Post WW2, 1950's, Cold War, Civil Defence Instructor, Queen Elizabeth II Crowned, Blue Enamel Badge manufactured and maker marked J.R Gaunt London.
With the growing tensions of the Cold War, in 1949 the Civil Defence Corps (CDC) was set up to be mobilised within and to control an area following a major national emergency, principally envisaged as being a nuclear attack. It was stood down in Great Britain in 1968 (although the Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps remains active). The CDC was a voluntary organistion.
Instructor badges became available for wear on civilian clothes (they all featured the Queen's crown):
Gold (red enamel) - 'Special Pass' Certificate issued by Civil Defence Central Schools.
Silver (red enamel) - 'Pass' Certificate issued by Civil Defence Central Schools.
Blue - 'Pass' Certificate issued by Local Authority Schools.
Measures approx: 2.2cm x 3.3cm
*Condition*
In sound, used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
