GEORGE VI NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY CAP BADGE

Small brass slider back cap badge
For the National Defence Company
The NDC was a voluntary reserve unit of the British Army
Tasked with Home Defence in the event of war
Comprising of ex soldiers between the ages of 45-60
The unit existed between 1936 & 1939
When transferred to the Regular Army
Becoming Home Service Battalion's
Duties including guarding of POW'S ,Vunerable areas etc.

Code: 50556