Ramsbottom Gas Company identification badge Refrigeration Power Light Heat

An interesting original circa 1940's period ' Ramsbottom Gas Company badge'; large gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the well designed centre depicting a lamp, in the form of tablets
REFRIGERATION
POWER
LIGHT
with HEAT forming the handle and stylized flames in red enamel 'UK GAS' with area '4' at the base. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor surface scratches not affecting the appearance.
Height 37mm.

The 'Ramsbottom Gas Company' was nationalised in 1948 and became part of the 'North Western Gas Board.

Code: 63045