*WW2, British, Royal Engineers Cap Badge, Original Bakelite, Economy Pattern*
This is a very collectable cap badge in great condition and complete with the original brass prongs on the back. The reverse displays the pattern number of 1 - A and the makers name of A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
World War II introduced the concept of 'Total War', where every activity in Britain was concentrated towards the 'war effort'. In order to 'save brass to make bullets', military cap badges and buttons were made from a type of plastic called Bakelite. They were not popular with soldiers, who would often throw them away if they could get an older brass badge as a replacement. These plastic cap badges have now become quite rare. They can be accurately dated to WW2, only had short life-span and have become very collectable as a result.
4.5cm x 4cm
*Condition*
This badge is in excellent condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
