Name/TitleW.L.A. Badge
About this objectWoman’s Land Army badge, worn with the uniform, normally on the jersey. The badge is circular, with the addition of a crown (red and gilt) on top. Enclosed in an inner circle, against a green background, a wheatsheaf is embossed. The badge attaches to the garment by means of a pin on the back.
This badge was worn by the donor between 1947 and 1950. It was used at Stowupland for the first 6 months, then at East Bergholt. The donor had been working in a grocery shop for five years before joining the Land Army at the age of 19 in 1947. She was sent from her home town of Doncaster (Yorkshire) to Columbine Hall, Stowupland, where she trained for six months before being sent to a private farm at East Bergholt, where there was one other land girl. She did all kinds of farm work there, including hand milking of the three cows.
Period1947 - 1950
Medium and MaterialsMetal
Inscription and MarksInscription on outer border: "Women's Land Army"
Stamped on back: "H.W.M"
Object Typebadges
Object numberSTMEA:75.A.27.3
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
