(IEE) Institution of Electrical Engineers Conference - delegate’s badge (1957)
The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) was a British professional association established in 1889 with the stated aim of “the general advancement of electrical and telegraphic science and more particularly for facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among its members”. The IEE originated with the formation of the Society of Telegraph Engineers (1871), but in 1879 its scope was enlarged and its title changed to The Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians to cater for those involved in the application of new and developing electrical technologies.
The IEE ceased as an independent association in 2006 when it merged with the Institution of Incorporated Engineers to form the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The number 500 is presumably the attendee's number for the meeting.
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References:
www.nature.com/nature/journal/v158/n4006/abs/158194a0.html (Nature magazine 1946 - short note on the IEE).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Electrical_Engineers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Engineering_and_Tech... (The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the current UK professional association for engineers of all disciplines and a successor to the IEE).
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Enamels: 3 (blue, red & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 15/16” x 1 1/8” (24mm x 28mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: FATTORINI & SONS LD, 36 BARR ST, B’HAM.
(IEE) Institution of Electrical Engineers Conference - delegate’s badge (1957)
The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) was a British professional association established in 1889 with the stated aim of “the general advancement of electrical and telegraphic science and more particularly for facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among its members”. The IEE originated with the formation of the Society of Telegraph Engineers (1871), but in 1879 its scope was enlarged and its title changed to The Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians to cater for those involved in the application of new and developing electrical technologies.
The IEE ceased as an independent association in 2006 when it merged with the Institution of Incorporated Engineers to form the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The number 500 is presumably the attendee's number for the meeting.
.
References:
www.nature.com/nature/journal/v158/n4006/abs/158194a0.html (Nature magazine 1946 - short note on the IEE).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Electrical_Engineers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Engineering_and_Tech... (The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the current UK professional association for engineers of all disciplines and a successor to the IEE).
.
Enamels: 3 (blue, red & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 15/16” x 1 1/8” (24mm x 28mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: FATTORINI & SONS LD, 36 BARR ST, B’HAM.