The N.F.S ( National Fire Service ) 1941 to 1947 handed back fire control to regional county & county borough fire brigades. Gloucester City had 3 fire stations covering 8 square miles in area so Gloucester City Fire Brigade cap badges are quite desireable as a smaller county borough fire brigade. This badge is in good condition & the enamel centre is attached to the standard economy issue home office star by a thin brass pin, both cap fixing lugs are intact to the rear