Name/TitleW.L.A. Badge
About this objectA Women’s Land Army badge, worn by the donor's wife between 1917 and 1919. It is rectangular with a V shaped base and is embroidered in yellow and red.
According to the Women's Land Army Handbook. The letters LAAS stand for: Land Army Agricultural Section; and for the four 'gifts' of the Land Army: Loyalty - Ability - Ardour - Service. The LAAS badge was given after two months approved service, and would be worn on the left lapel of the overall.
Period1917 - 1919
Medium and MaterialsFlannel
Inscription and MarksEmbroidered on mount: "WOMEN'S LAND ARMY"/ L.A.A.S
Object Typeinsignia
Object numberSTMEA:75.A.24.3
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
