Defenders of the Realm WWII Home Guard Silver Plated BU Commemorative

The Home Guard — affectionately known as 'Dad's Army' — was Britain's last line of defence against invasion. Formed in May 1940 when the threat of a German landing was terrifyingly real, over 1.5 million volunteers signed up within weeks: men too old or too young for regular service, workers in reserved occupations, and veterans of the First World War who dusted off their old uniforms and picked up whatever weapons they could find. Though never tested in battle, their readiness and resolve freed regular troops for frontline duty and embodied the spirit of a nation that simply refused to give in.This silver-plated commemorative salutes the WWII Home Guard in warm, affectionate detail. Struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated standard with a proof-like finish, this 32mm piece is plated in .999 fine silver and weighs 10.5 grams — a silver tribute to the volunteers who stood ready to defend every village, town, and hedgerow.Don't panic — secure this beloved piece for your Defenders of the Realm collection before it falls out on parade.