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Badge with Preston Free Buffet pin and four gold bars to denote years of volunteering. Add to board
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Badge with Service Bars

This badge with service bars was presented to Mrs Makinson to say 'thank you' for her service at the Buffet. Can you guess how many years she had been volunteering for? These badges (1939-45) were used so that volunteers could be spotted on a crowded station.

 

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