Victorian/Edwardian ‘Lucky Devil’ or ‘Lucky Imp’ enamel swastika badge.

 Edwardian “Lucky Devil” Good-Luck Badge (c. 1890–1914)

A charming pre-WWI good-luck talisman often bought by soldiers before heading to the Front.

This unusual enamel badge represents a “Lucky Devil” good-luck charm, a style hugely popular in Britain and Europe in the years leading up to the First World War. Long before the swastika became associated with later 20th-century events, it was widely used as a universal symbol of good fortune, appearing on jewellery, charms, postcards and even Boy Scout material.

Pieces like this were commonly found in canteens, station kiosks and gift shops during the early war years. Sweetheart tokens and mascots were frequently purchased to give to loved ones—or carried by soldiers themselves—as a small symbol of protection and luck before deployment.

A classic imp/“Lucky Devil” figure, typical of late-Victorian and Edwardian humour badge, brass construction with vibrant enamel work. The upright good-luck swastika, used purely as a symbol of prosperity and safe return

Although not an official military badge, it sits firmly within the tradition of mascots and charms treasured by WWI soldiers.

A rare survivor from the era when a small charm was believed to bring a great deal of luck.