Code: 12706
A GOOD ORIGINAL WWII PERIOD LAPEL BADGE FOR THE NATIONAL PIGEON SERVICE. NUMBER 5928. MAKER MARKED MARPLES & BEASLEY BIRMINGHAM. VERY GOOD PALE BLUE ENAMEL WITH A SURROUND OF NAVY ENAMEL. SOME WEAR BUT GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION. INTERESTING MEMORABILLIA FROM A TIME WHEN CARRIER PIGEONS WERE USED IN THE WAR EFFORT INCLUDING AIDING THE RESCUE OF DOWNED AIRCRAFT PILOTS.