badge of office

Production date
Early 1930s
 Description
Badge of office of the Electricity Association for Women in the form of a large metal medallion on a blue ribbon. The centre of the medallion has the initials EAW and the image of an Olympic-style torch set against a pale blue background (enamel paste). The cast border has thistles. Below is a stylised ribbon bearing the word "FALKIRK". Attached to the true ribbon are a series of silver-coloured bars inscribed with the names of the chairwoman from 1935 to 1982. At the base of the ribbon on a large bar is the date "1935". All in a red jeweller's case.
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Production date
Early 1930s
Signature & date
moulding;medallion:"FALKIRK/ EAW"
printing:case lid:"JOHNSTON & CO./ JEWELLERS & SILVERSMITHS./ 305, Sauchiehall Street, GLASGOW, C2"
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Associated notes
The organisation was supported by the local electricity company and electrical appliance manufacturers and was established to promote the use of electricity in the home.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:medallion:Dia 7cm (Dia 2 3/4")
Dimensions:ribbon:L 42cm (L 1' 4 9/16")
Accession number
2002-025-001

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