Coast Artillary, War Badge

Uniface badge. Within a garland of somewhat similar design as preceeding, surmounted by an eagle of larger design (Gilt) a mounted gun, the barrel overlapping garland at a high angle (iron). Reverse: Inscription: "R.S." Instituted June 1941 and was awarded on the basis of points gained for spotting, detecting and shooting down enemy aircraft, eight being the requisite number. Fitted with a pin.

Object Details

ID: MED0699
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: R.S.
Events: World War II, 1939-1945
Date made: 1941
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Fund
Measurements: 53 mm x 40 mm