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Lapel badge
Button hole lapel badge 'British Legion'.
Part of a collection of items belonging to Cecil (Joe) Rees. Cecil (Joe) Rees was a member of the RAF and took part in several bombing raids during the Second World War. His plane was shot down in May 1943 on the way back from a raid on Wuppertal, Germany. While sheltering with a Flemish family, Cecil was captured by the Germans and sent to the prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft 3. However he managed to escape but was recaptured by the Germans and sent back to the camp.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.28.125
Creation/Production
Royal British Legion
Date:
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 2
Width
(cm): 2
Height
(cm): 1
Location
In store
Categories
Second World WarComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.