National Pigeon Service.

Scarce WW II king's crown enamel lapel badge with buttonhole fitting, individual issue number and makers details for Gaunt London to the reverse. A pigeon on a sky-blue backing within a dark blue crowned border bearing the title, "National Pigeon Service". Trained homing pigeons were lent by their owners to the R.A.F. Army, Home Guard and Special Forces to send and receive important messages. {Enamel damage to the wing,priced accordingly}

Code: 32053