1913 Third International Road Congress, London - delegate’s badge
International Road Congresses are organised by PIRAC (Permanent International Association of Road Congresses) who were established at Paris in 1909. The first International Road Congress was held in 1908 which brought together delegations from many countries to discuss problems with regards to newly evolving road systems.
At that time motor cars were few and most of the road infrastructure was constructed for horse-drawn traffic but with the development of pneumatic tyres, it was widely recognised that their use was totally incompatible with the current roads. Pneumatic tyres would literally disintegrate the road surfaces and new methods of metalling road surfaces were being developed. Before the First World War, France was the leading country for technical developments in road construction and provided a model of excellence for other countries to follow.
PIARC still exists today and provides a forum for its member countries to share information and experiences in the field of road infrastructure and road transport.
www.piarc.org/en/congresses-seminars/road-congresses.htm (PIARC - Permanent International Association of Road Congresses website).
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Enamels: 2 (dark & light blues).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Buttonhole (capstan type).
Size: 15/16” across x 1 1/16” down (about 24mm x 27mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Maker: Collins, London.
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Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
1913 Third International Road Congress, London - delegate’s badge
International Road Congresses are organised by PIRAC (Permanent International Association of Road Congresses) who were established at Paris in 1909. The first International Road Congress was held in 1908 which brought together delegations from many countries to discuss problems with regards to newly evolving road systems.
At that time motor cars were few and most of the road infrastructure was constructed for horse-drawn traffic but with the development of pneumatic tyres, it was widely recognised that their use was totally incompatible with the current roads. Pneumatic tyres would literally disintegrate the road surfaces and new methods of metalling road surfaces were being developed. Before the First World War, France was the leading country for technical developments in road construction and provided a model of excellence for other countries to follow.
PIARC still exists today and provides a forum for its member countries to share information and experiences in the field of road infrastructure and road transport.
www.piarc.org/en/congresses-seminars/road-congresses.htm (PIARC - Permanent International Association of Road Congresses website).
.
Enamels: 2 (dark & light blues).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Buttonhole (capstan type).
Size: 15/16” across x 1 1/16” down (about 24mm x 27mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Maker: Collins, London.
.
Thank you for reading.
Stuart.