United Kingdom. A Royal Malta Artillery Collar Badge / Malta Home Guard Cap Badge Republic of cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked

cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarked on the reverse

All awards were issued with the serial number on the reverse

wood stem and ball frame

The nickel-plated scabbard fittings exhibit light contact marks

Shoulder Straps (Schulterhlappen)

United Kingdom. A Royal Malta Artillery Collar Badge / Malta Home Guard Cap Badge Republic of cornucopia hallmarked and fasces hallmarkedIn bronze gilt, unmarked, illustrating an ornate Maltese cross, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Malta Volunteer Defence Force did not wear any particular uniform but civilian dress, mainly their normal daily attire. They were issued a 'Brodie' steel helmet, and recognized by an armband with the letter 'V'. The authorities wished for the men to be dressed in overalls as in