WW2 Australian National Emergency Service “Warden” Identity Plate

The National Emergency Services NSW (NES) helped to protect, educate and provide aid on the home front. The NES was established in 1939 and by the end of World War II 115,418 people had volunteered with the organisation. Nearly half of these volunteers were enrolled as wardens. During the War, from the Hunter to the Illawarra, there were 464 air raid sirens, 70,000 feet (21,336 m) of trench shelters, 36,000 ft (10,972 m) of covered trenches and 139 pillbox air raid shelters.

Pressed tin plate, yellow paint with black stencilling, drilled corners, 30.5 cm x 12.5 cm. Issued by the National Emergency Services Organisation.. Lovely age patina.

Code: 1420