British Legion Women's Section Golden Award
The Royal British Legion Women's Section recognises any
outstanding contribution by members to the organisation through a series of
awards.
Highest Awards
The Royal British Legion Women's Section Golden Award started in the 1930s. It is one of
the highest awards that can be bestowed upon a member. It may be awarded to a
member who has given at least eight years meritorious and conspicuous service to
the objectives [1] of the Legion as defined by the Royal Charter.
National Chairman’s Approval
Following National Chairman’s approval to the award, the formation must meet the
cost of the badge. On the death of a recipient the badge becomes the property of
the next of kin, who may retain it or return it to the formation to issue to
another individual for whom the award has been approved.
9ct Hallmarked Gold
The Golden Award Badge is made in 9ct hallmarked gold and each badge is engraved with a
unique identification number that identifies the person who the badge has been
awarded to.
Award Criteria
The award criteria for the Women's Section Golden Award in the 1930s to the early 1950s
was not as rigorous as it is today. There were no registration numbers engraved
on the badge, which means the so honoured member cannot be identified or trace
which branch the badge was issued to.
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Royal British Legion
Women's Section
Golden Award
(Hallmarked "P" 1989)
W.D. (William Davenport) Birmingham
42mm x 27mm
(1987 Model)
