National Fire Service Cap Badge
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This is an original National Fire Service Cap Badge issued in Britain during World War Two.
Wartime Home Front Service
In August 1941, Britain nationalised over 1,600 local fire brigades into the National Fire Service to coordinate Blitz emergency responses. Personnel across the country wore this standard pattern cap badge throughout the Second World War until 1948, replacing earlier regional designs.
Stamped Metal Details
Each badge is pressed from die-cast white metal featuring an eight-pointed star topped by the King's Crown. The centre has bright red enamel NFS lettering over a textured pebbled field, giving high visual contrast on wool peaked caps and berets.
Authentic Lug Attachment
The reverse includes two copper attachment lugs and a removable steel split pin. This traditional fitting slides cleanly through cap fabric, holding the badge flat and secure during movement. Most examples remain in Grade 1 condition with light age patina.
Add this genuine British home front badge to your wartime collection or cap display.
This item was used by the British Army during the WWII (1939–1945) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU1780B |
| Department | Accessories |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | WWII (1939–1945) |
| Issuing Country | British |
| Service | Army |
| Official Name | National Fire Service Cap Badge |
| Period of Issue | 1941 - 1948 |
| Material | Die-Cast White Metal & Red Enamel |
| Attachment Method | Twin Lugs with Steel Split Pin |
| Insignia Style | Eight-Pointed Star with King's Crown |
| Colour / Pattern | Silver, Geometric |
| Key Features | Lightweight |
| Activities | Historical Reenactment, Everyday Casual, Emergency Preparedness |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
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