*British, WW2, SSAFA - Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Families Association, Enamel Badge, by J.R. Gaunt, London*
An original King’s Crown SSAFA enamel supporter’s badge by Gaunt, London—an emblem of interwar and WWII-era charitable support for the families of Britain’s armed forces.
A fine original enamel badge of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), measuring 2.5 cm wide by 3.4 cm tall. Of circular form in blue enamel with the association’s interlaced knot emblem to the centre, surmounted by the King’s Crown in red enamel. The reverse is stamped “J.R. GAUNT LONDON”, confirming manufacture by the well-known London firm. Complete with original pin-back fitting.
Historical Note:
A scarce original enamel supporter’s badge for the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), measuring 2.5 cm wide x 3.4 cm tall. The circular design is surmounted by a King’s Crown, with a dark blue enamel border bearing the legend “SOLDIERS SAILORS AND AIRMENS FAMILIES ASSOCIATION”. The central device shows the distinctive SSAFA interlaced knot emblem in red enamel. Reverse with pin-back fitting and impressed maker’s cartouche, which looks to read GAUNT LONDON, but it is partially obscured by patina.
*Condition*
The badge remains in good, original condition, with its enamel intact though showing some light surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. The red enamel to the crown has some loss. Pin-back fitting intact and working. Maker’s mark clear on the reverse. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
