ATS numbered Silver lapel badge

Description

A hard to find badge created in the early days of the ATS.
In 1939 at the outbreak of war, there was a huge influx of girls wanting to join the ATS. It was soon discovered that there were just not enought uniforms to go around! So for a short time, the army issued the girls a small silver lapel badge to wear upon civilian clothing to show that they were new members of the Army.

These badges were made from silver and had a vertical pin. Each badge was numbered. But this was an accountability number and did not correspond to the girls army serial number.

The badge is in a very good condition.
Width 21 mm.
Height 23 mm