Name/TitleW.L.A. Badge
About this objectReplica of the donor's own Women's Land Army proficiency badge, made by her son.
At the time of donation, the donor was the Chairman of the Land Army Reunion Association. It was made specially for the museum after the donor had been approached about the possibility of obtaining an actual proficiency badge. It depicts a crown above a wheatsheaf in the centre. The badges were awarded to Land Army girls who passed proficiency tests in various skills, e.g. fruit growing, livestock care etc.
Medium and MaterialsPlastic
Inscription and Marks'PROFICIENCY/ W.L.A.'
MeasurementsDiameter: 4cm
Object Typebadges
Object numberSTMEA:75.A.128
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)