UNRRA Beret Woven White on Red Cloth Badge, 1943 - 1948

An embroidered beret badge circa 41mm in diameter. In unissued condition. Scarce.

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was an international relief agency, largely dominated by the United States but representing 44 nations. Founded in 1943, it became part of the United Nations in 1945, and it largely shut down operations in 1947. Its purpose was to "plan, co-ordinate, administer or arrange for the administration of measures for the relief of victims of war in any area under the control of any of the United Nations through the provision of food, fuel, clothing, shelter and other basic necessities, medical and other essential services".

Jon Mills confirms that the UNRRA staff, like all civilian relief teams, wore uniforms. See my items 63213 and 61349 for the shoulder titles (both now sold).

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4021 refers.

K60.4

Sold to SD

Code: 68154