London Home Guard ' S ' Zone Sleeve Badge.

' S ' Zone stretching from Hampstead to Elstree in North London took to wearing a letter S on their sleeve. When battalion designations became available the S was largely removed, one battalion the 24th Middlesex continued to wear it. This example is believed to have been worn by NCOs below the battalion designation on the left arm only. This embroidered wool example is in good, used condition and has some minor staining and has clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.

Code: 9796