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​WW2 Civil Defence Wound Stripes


Introduced in early 1944, a thin 1.5 inch gold on blue wound stripe was introduced for Civil Defence personnel injured in the course of their duties. The designated position (as per ARP Memo 17) was midway between the sleeve seams with the bottom of stripe four inches from the end of the sleeve.

Only one red stripe (for wounds in a previous war) could be worn but multiple gold stripes could be worn for injuries incurred during WW2. Gold were worn forward of the red, separated by half an inch. Eligibility was laid down in H.S. circulars. Wound stripes could be worn on all uniforms except greatcoats and nursing uniforms.


'Personnel who have been wounded while serving in his Majesty's Forces during the present war or injured while serving in the Home Guard or in a Civil Defence organisation in which wound stripes are awarded may wear wound stripes. These are of gold braid, five thirty seconds of an inch wide and one and a half inches long. Stripes denoting wounds sustained while serving in His Majesty's Forces in previous wars may also be worn and are of Red Rayon braid of similar dimensions.'
WW2 Civil Defence wound stripes.
WW2 Civil Defence wound stripes.
Correct positioning of two gold and a single red wound stripe
Correct positioning of two gold and a single red wound stripe
A Post Warden with wound stripe on left lower sleeve.
A Post Warden with wound stripe on left lower sleeve.

Single Red Wound Stripe

If the recipient has received a wound stripe as a member of the armed forces (for example, during the first world war) and then joined the CD they could wear a single red stripe.

Printed Civil Defence Wound Stripes

The Postal Museum in London has a display of ARP and Civil Defence badges that appears to include printed versions of a red and yellow wound stripe. I have not yet come across any documentary evidence regarding these.
To submit original wound stripe badges please send me an email via the contact page.

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  • Uniforms
    • Bluette Overalls
    • ARP Wrapover Overalls
    • Tunic, Slacks & Skirt
    • ARP Wardens' Coat
    • Battledress & Trousers
    • Greatcoats
    • Ambulance Uniforms
    • Nursing Uniforms
    • Women’s Voluntary Services Uniforms
    • Hats, Berets & Caps
    • Footwear & Gaiters
    • ARP & CD Buttons
  • Insignia
    • Rank Badges
    • Breast Badges
    • Beret / Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands
    • ARP Instructors' Badges
    • Incident Officer
    • Bomb Reconnaissance
    • Wound Stripes
    • ARP Whistle & Lanyards
    • Lapel Badges
    • Medals & Ribbons
    • Civil Defence Reserve
    • Miscellaneous ARP
  • Equipment
    • Documentation
    • First Aid
    • Gas Air Raid Warning
    • Hand-Cranked Air Raid Sirens
    • Fire Tackling
    • Anti-Gas Equipment
    • Rescue Equipment
    • Goggles
    • Lamps & Torches
    • Respirators (Gas masks)
    • ARP Penknife
    • ARP Water Bottle
  • Helmets
    • Helmets of the Home Front
  • Fire Guard
    • Fire Guard History
  • Resources
    • Books
    • Re-enacting
    • Buyers' Guide
    • ARP Memo 17
    • Civil Defence ARP Pattern Numbers
    • Uniform Sizes
    • Original WW2 Photographs
    • Re-enacting Photos
    • Fake & Reproduction ARP Badges
    • Civil Defence Corps Insignia
    • Links
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