Official Sealed Pattern
Card size: 9" x 7"
Obverse of card inscribed: WAR OFFICE - INSPECTORATE OF CLOTHING - STANDARD PATTERN No.15804
DESIGNATION - BADGES ARM No.1 DRESS, GOLD/BLUE
AUTHY 54/GENA/629
FILE NV/82/03
(Signed) A.Harrison dated 5/9/61
With protective khaki cloth cover
Reverse of card inscribed: 'S.Simpson Ltd 23/10/61'
With official red inspection seal of the Arms of the Board of Ordnance on reverse
Note: This sample was a War Office regulation standard, as supplied to S.Simpson Ltd - the famous Piccadilly tailors & menswear store - to manufacturer this badge at their Lydgate House, Stoke Newington factory in North London
Very Good Condition