Women’s Land Army armband

Civilian Life

Women's Land Army armband

This colourful armband was issued to members of the Women’s Land Army. More popularly known as ‘Land Girls’, they were sent to work on farms in place of men who were serving in the armed forces.

The armband was made of green wool, with the ends fastened together by two buttons.

Exhibit data

Approx. size:

16 x 7 cm flat
(6¼ x 2¾ in)