I just thought I'd show you one of the more affordable little items I spotted on Ebay; this one for just a couple of quid so well within my pocket money limit!
The photograph is larger than the actual size which is 2.5cm. These are the old arms of Chester.
The badge itself has no indication as to manufacture or date.
It has been reported on the web pages of The White Lion Society that the former Garter Principal King of Arms, Sir Peter Gwynn Jones, died in hospital on Saturday evening, 21st August, following a stroke some three weeks previously. Arrangements for the funeral have yet to be announced.