British SOE Lapel Pin Help

[Happy Hesian]

Hello,
This Pin was in a inside pocket of a Canadian Battle Dress I just recently bought. I know what the SOE is so I can not see them wearing Pins to identify them selves. It is Brass with Enamel, screw back and is 1/2 inches in diameter. I'm guessing Post War but it is very well made. Any Help is appreciated and Thank You in Advance for your Help.
Happy Hesian

[Happy Hesian]

Reverse SOE Pin

Reverse SOE Pin

[seebee1]

Nothing to do with Special Operations Executive. I have seen a few of these badges over the years but not sure what organisation or association they are for, Navy, Life Boats? I guess someone will know, regards, Clive.

[force136]

SOE pin

Yes, not an SOE pin. I have similar pins and it may very well be from the organization "Son's of the Empire". I actually got one from the CO of the 1st Canadian Special Service Battalion. The only difference being the ones I have include periods between the letters SOE.

Ken

Nothing to do with Special Operations Executive. I have seen a few of these badges over the years but not sure what organisation or association they are for, Navy, Life Boats? I guess someone will know, regards, Clive.

[Jack Dutton-Roberts]

Don't agree with the "Son's of the Empire" as this is St. George and not Union Flag.

I save seen pin badges that are similar meaning "Save our England" that were distributed by right wingers over here.

Thanks
Jack

[lnijherald]

This flag is used by various nations. Did you consider Swiss boy scouts e.g.?

Luc

[force136]

Soe

You could very well be right Jack. The only pins I have seen with SOE as an abreviation however are from "sons of the empire". But your point about the flag makes some sense.

Ken

Don't agree with the "Son's of the Empire" as this is St. George and not Union Flag.

I save seen pin badges that are similar meaning "Save our England" that were distributed by right wingers over here.

Thanks
Jack

[G.F.C.]

Sons of England.....

See :http://books.google.com/books?id=dbU...and%22&f=false

[Happy Hesian]

SOE Pin

Hello,
Many Thanks to all with the Help on the Pin.
Happy Hesian
Lorrie

[force136]

Sons of England Benefit Society

Thanks GFC that is it exactly. This was a society set up to benefit veterans of the First World War. There are some online write up's of the group. So the pin I have must relate to Jack Akehursts brother who was in WW 1. It is probably more interesting to people on the forum now that it does have a military connection.

Ken

Hello,
Many Thanks to all with the Help on the Pin.
Happy Hesian
Lorrie