King's Badge For Loyal Service WW2 For Sale

The King’s Badge for Loyal Service is a silver-coloured lapel badge introduced by the British government during WWII.
Authorized by King George VI in 1941, it was awarded to servicemen, merchant mariners, and civil defense workers who were honorably discharged due to wounds or disablements attributable to war service.
Key details of the award:

• Appearance: A circular, silver-coloured metal pin worn exclusively on civilian clothing. It features the crowned royal cypher (GRI—Georgius Rex Imperator) in the center and is inscribed with "FOR LOYAL SERVICE" around the edge.
• Eligibility: Initially limited to the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy. By late 1944, eligibility was extended to include the Home Guard, Police, Coast Guard, and Civil Defence Services.
• Historical Context: It served the same purpose as the WWI Silver War Badge, proving to the public that a civilian was a veteran who had been invalided out of service