British Home 1st Devon Bn. Rubber Stamp

British Home Guard - 1st Devon Bn Rubber Stamp

On the 15th August 1940, the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill decreed that the name of the Local Defence Volunteers be changed to Home Guard, a popular move amongst the men. The LDV armlets were quickly replaced with ones proclaiming Home Guard. All ranks were also allowed to wear the Badge of their County Regiment, and Exeter proudly bore the Devonshire badge with the motto 'Semper Fidelis.'