beret; "Civil Defence"

Maker
Compton, J, Sons & Webb Ltd
Description
Green beret with folded back rim. Civil Defence Corps badge sewn on. The badge has the Scottish Office lion below a crown. Colours good.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Greater London/England
Signature & date
sewing:badge:"CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS".
Printed on inside of beret is " WVS CIVIL DEFENCE / Made by/ J Compton, Sons & Webb / LONDON / 10"
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Associated notes
Belonged to donor's mother. Although the beret is a Second World War issue, the badge suggests that it was used after the war.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 23.5cm (Dia 9 1/4")
Accession number
1996-023-010

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