This badge of the Women’s Land Army was discovered in Dorking by Murray, who found it by chance at the very spot at the side of a field where he had paused to eat his lunch. The coincidence is striking, for over 80 years ago a woman serving in the Land Army may have chosen the same spot to rest during a break from working the fields.
The Women’s Land Army was formed during the Second World War to replace the agricultural workforce lost to military service. Thousands of women, many from towns and cities, laboured on farms in Surrey and across England to ensure the nation’s food supply at a time of desperate need. Their contribution was vital in keeping the country fed while the war effort was focused overseas.
Though not an ancient object or a coin of precious metal, this badge offers a direct and personal link to one of the most important chapters in modern British history. It speaks of the resilience and determination of ordinary people in Surrey and across the nation who fought not with weapons, but with hard work and endurance. We owe a lasting debt of gratitude to those who wore this badge and helped secure a future for generations to come.
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