Edgar Allen & Co Ltd Steel Maker & Engineer St John Ambulance Association Badge Sheffield

A very scarce original circa First World War period 'Edgar Allen & Co Ltd St John Ambulance Association uniform pin badge' nickel circlet, the centre depicting the Maltese Cross logo within 'The St.John Ambulance Association' title surround incorporating a small 'Rd111905' Registration, Design and Patent number for the year 1888' and 'EDGAR ALLEN & Co LTD' title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height approx 32mm.
Edgar Allen & Co Ltd was a major steel maker and engineering company in Sheffield, founded by William Edgar Allen in 1867, they producing specialized steels, railway tracks, and cutting tools.

Code: 70252