Ministry of Food - Queen's Messenger lapel badge.

Silver and enamel, pin back lapel badge worn by members of the Ministry of Food Queen's Messngers. Following the experiences in the aftermath of the heavy bombing raids of 1940-41, mobile relief columns were formed containing canteen vans, mobile kitchens and water bowsers. Drawing staff largely from the WVS, each convoy consisted of twelve vehicles and fifty volunteers who were entitled to wear the ' QM ' badge. These badges were highly prized and were surrendered when the volunteer ceased to work on the convoys. In excellent condition and uncommon

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