Knight's Bachelor's Badge, 1st type (1926-1932 issue), silver gilt and enamel, without hallmarks, an impressive larger than commonly found example that was refurbished by Spink in 1997. Housed in a card Spink box, this with some scuffing.
Condition: some repair work to the red-enamel close to the centre of the badge, otherwise Good Very Fine
Along with the original correspondence from Spink relating to the repair of the badge, dated 10th November 1997.
The title Knight Bachelor (KB) was introduced by King Henry III to signify a battelier - one who fought in battle. The badge was authorised on 21st April 1926 by King George V in response to a request from the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelors who wished to have a distinctive badge denoting their rank.
