Evacuation Hostel lapel badge - Scotland.

Chromed white metal and enamel pinback badge worn by the staff of the Evacuation Hostels Scotland. The hostels were conceived as part of the Government's 1939 evacuation scheme as a means of removing pregnant women away from danger prior to admission to maternity hospitals. Maker marked ' HWM ' (Millers). In good, used condition. Uncommon.

Code: 10374