British Territorial Army (TA) 131st Parachute Engineers Wing Lapel Badge - GAUNT officer rank slides encircled by the motto of

encircled by the motto of the Order of the Garter:“Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” — Shame to him who thinks evil of it

Still attached by pin to the original card

85 mm gilded alloy (commissioned officer)

Gilding metal construction

a white metal M applied to the front

British Territorial Army (TA) 131st Parachute Engineers Wing Lapel Badge - GAUNT officer rank slides encircled by the motto ofAn original and rare lapel badge of the 131st Parachute Engineer Regiment, Territorial Army. 35 mm plated alloy construction. Fitted with lapel button hook mount. Maker marked J. R. GAUNT LONDON. Circa 1950s production. Very good condition.