West Riding County Fire Service was formed in 1948 after the N.F.S ( National Fire Service 1941 to 1947 ) handed back fire control to regional county and county borough fire brigades, disbanding in 1974 !
 West Riding County Fire Service had 1 pattern of cap badge and also a seperate Bandsman's badge entirely different !  There are variations available to collectors. small and large rose with chrome or green petals, the star in the centre being all yellow and rounded or thin. This is the large rose, chrome petals and rounder full yellow star variation. The enamel centre fitted to the standard fully pressed issue Home Office star. The enamel has a small chip between the words WEST & SERVICE at the bottom, there is only one cap fixing lug also to the rear of the cap badge.