General Accessories Corporation Ltd electric accessories lapel badge founded 1896 Bristol

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'The General Accessories Corporation Ltd factory (possibly) war workers lapel badge'; small chromium plated blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting the distinct company 'GAC' logo on light blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Diameter 22mm.
General Accessories Corporation Ltd. was founded in 1896 in Bristol. It was one of the oldest electrical accessory and fitting manufacturers in the United Kingdom, they were makers of Genacco electrical fittings and distributor of Clix products. In 1945 British Mechanical Production Ltd acquired a large interest in General Accessories Corporation Ltd.

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