Air Raid Defence League ARW (Air Raid Warden) Lapel Badge

The Air Raid Defence League was established in February 1939, with an aim to force air raid defence as a national policy. The ARDL was open to all with an annual membership of a shilling. The ARDL sent out a monthly newsletter to members. The two badges below were issued by the organisation. The first (on the right) featured the Union flag and the ARW was issued following the incorporation of the National Association of Air Raid Wardens (the ARW standing for Air Raid Warden). With the outbreak of war the need for the group became unnecessary as air raid defence was then obviously of national importance.

Air Raid Defence League Lapel Badges

Air Raid Defence League Publication August 1939