GGPTE - Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive bus badges (1970’s)
As a result of Local Government reforms, in 1973 the Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive (GGPTE) was created to take over the planning and co-ordination of public transport services from the Glasgow Corporation (both bus and rail). The GGPTE was re-formed into the Stratclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) in 1980.
The badges illustrated above were all used by bus staff. The GGPTE cap badge in chrome and black enamel was introduced in 1975 and remained in use until 1980. This badge would have been worn by either male or female bus conductors/drivers except the cap itself was of a different style (see link below). Rail service badges were of different designs entirely.
The long-service badges could have been worn on the uniform jacket but this would have been a matter of personal choice. Normally, old long-service badges would have been given back to be replaced by the new one, apart from the 35 and 40 year miniatures. The smaller long-service badges were the first to be issued by the GGPTE and the large oval type probably from 1975 onwards. Qualification for long-service award badges would pre-date the formation of the GGPTE so staff working in the old Glasgow Corporation would have been eligible for new GGPTE long-service badges.
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References:
www.photo-transport.co.uk/buses/ggpte/ggpte.htm (GGPTE busses in their distinctive green, white & orange liveries. The ‘GG’ logo may also be seen on some busses.)
glasgowtransport.co.uk/ggpte1.html (Excellent website for Glasgow transport memorabilia. This page displays GGPTE uniforms and badges.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathclyde_Partnership_for_Transport (Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) are the successor to the GGPTE).
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Enamels: 2 (red & yellow + hand-painted orange on the flower).
Finish: Chrome.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: 2 lugs to take a split-pin (all badges).
Size: see picture notes, above.
Process: Die stamped.
Maker: No maker’s name or mark.
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Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
I am grateful to Robert Pool for the 15 and 10 year long-service badges and also Kenny for the GGPTE cap badge.
GGPTE - Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive bus badges (1970’s)
As a result of Local Government reforms, in 1973 the Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive (GGPTE) was created to take over the planning and co-ordination of public transport services from the Glasgow Corporation (both bus and rail). The GGPTE was re-formed into the Stratclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) in 1980.
The badges illustrated above were all used by bus staff. The GGPTE cap badge in chrome and black enamel was introduced in 1975 and remained in use until 1980. This badge would have been worn by either male or female bus conductors/drivers except the cap itself was of a different style (see link below). Rail service badges were of different designs entirely.
The long-service badges could have been worn on the uniform jacket but this would have been a matter of personal choice. Normally, old long-service badges would have been given back to be replaced by the new one, apart from the 35 and 40 year miniatures. The smaller long-service badges were the first to be issued by the GGPTE and the large oval type probably from 1975 onwards. Qualification for long-service award badges would pre-date the formation of the GGPTE so staff working in the old Glasgow Corporation would have been eligible for new GGPTE long-service badges.
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References:
www.photo-transport.co.uk/buses/ggpte/ggpte.htm (GGPTE busses in their distinctive green, white & orange liveries. The ‘GG’ logo may also be seen on some busses.)
glasgowtransport.co.uk/ggpte1.html (Excellent website for Glasgow transport memorabilia. This page displays GGPTE uniforms and badges.)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathclyde_Partnership_for_Transport (Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) are the successor to the GGPTE).
.
Enamels: 2 (red & yellow + hand-painted orange on the flower).
Finish: Chrome.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: 2 lugs to take a split-pin (all badges).
Size: see picture notes, above.
Process: Die stamped.
Maker: No maker’s name or mark.
.
Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
I am grateful to Robert Pool for the 15 and 10 year long-service badges and also Kenny for the GGPTE cap badge.