Votes For Women Social and Political Union Suffragette Badge

A very rare original Suffragette badge, in the form of a gilt shield enamelled in purple, white and green the colours of the "Women's Social and Political Union", the white very pronounced and in the shape of an arrow point, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis, Howard St, BIRMm". Good condition with original pin fittings, some minor enamel damage to bottom left corner.
Height 21mm.

Code: 52490