WW1 Women’s Land Army Attributed Badges etc.

Code: 18399

WW1 Women’s Land Army Attributed Badges etc.

A rare grouping attributed to Marian Crompton, who was serving in 1917.
Comprising: Armband of green felt with scarlet crown and three service chevrons. The interior with ink name “M CROMPTON N.S.V. July 1917”. .... Women's Land Army Good Service Ribbon Award Cloth Sleeve Badge presented by the Land Army Agricultural Section. .... Women's Land Army L.A.A.S. Felt Cloth Overall Service Badge given by the Land Army Agricultural Section Heavy moth damage. .... 1918 Land Army Christmas Card.

The 1911 National Census shows to girls by this name, one age 5 the other 10. I presume these items belonged to the latter who would have been 16 by 1917. She is shown as living at Bury in Lancashire.