This Hampshire Fire Brigade 1974 to 1993 cap badge is an early issue from late 1970's, also being the very much lighter blue variation, much harder to obtain due to only one batch of colour error badges being issued. The badge has the enamel centre fixed to the standard economy issue, lined Home Office star, only one cap fixing lug is intact to the rear of the badge, hence the price. The front patina of the enamel is in excellent condition.