Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A National Pigeon Service Lapel Badge.
A scarce lapel badge from the National Pigeon Service c.1939-45, maker’s mark Marple and Beasley to the rear, with button hole fixing, slight crazing to the enamel, otherwise good condition, scarce £70-£90

Note: This unit trained pigeons for special service, carrying messages back from the front line during the Second World War.