Women's Institutes For Home and Country Welsh WI badge Women's Institutes For Home and Country Welsh WI badge

Women's Institutes For Home and Country Welsh WI badge

A scarce original circa 1930's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, the fretted centre bearing a 'Welsh Red Dragon', flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with Welsh title 'FY NGWLAD A'M CARTREF' with English translation (For Home and Country) inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a style used between 1933 and 1939). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Width 27mm.
Height 22mm.

Code: 60617

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