The King’s Badge

The King’s Badge: FOR LOYAL SERVICE
Image courtesy of Clive Gilbert

With similar intent to the First World War’s ‘Silver War Badge’, commencing in November 1941, the Second World War saw the issue of the ‘King’s Badge’. Inscribed with the words ‘For Loyal Service’ it measured about one inch in diameter and was to be worn on civilian clothes.

The badge was issued to all those invalided out of the services through pensionable war injury. In addition to members of the Army, Navy and RAF, it was also awarded to the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, the Pilotage and Light Vessel Services as well as the Naval Auxiliary personnel. Its issue was later extended to the Home Guard and Civil Defence Organisations.

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Clive Gilbert June 2025