WW1 Women's Emergency Corps Armband.

Heavyweight ribbon material armband printed letters ' Women's Emergency Corps ' with printed manufacturer's details to reverse ( Toye & Co, London ), probably closed and retained by a safety pin.The Women's Emergency Corps was formed in 1914 and was one of largest of the women's organisations involved in the relief of war distress, they involved themselves in every aspect of voluntary war work from help with refugees to the teaching of soldiers. Good condition with some marking. Uncommon.

Code: 6905