ARP Wardens Badge
Badge worn by Hugh Martin during his service as Chief Air Raid Precautions Warden for Dumfries.
Wardens carried whistles to warn of raids and ensure that everyone was off the streets. A helmet with the letter “W” in white helped distinguish the wardens among crowds of civilians. Wartime petrol shortages meant that a bicycle was a practical means of transport.
Object no :
DMAC063n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 39mm, width 27mm
Materials :
silver
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1996.12.4
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council