The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Ipswich 1926 - conference delegate’s badge
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers was founded 1847 at Birmingham and moved to London in 1877, then to its current location in 1898. The Institution advocates for and promotes the development of all forms of mechanical engineering as well as the interchange of information and ideas between professional organisations, schools, universities and the public. The Institution also holds mechanical engineering competitions with the awarding of annual prizes for different fields of study.
www.imeche.org/Home (The Institution of Mechanical Engineers website).
www.imeche.org/about-us/imeche-engineering-history/instit... (Their history).
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Enamels: 3 (red, blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 7/16” across x 1” down (about 36mm x 25mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Hockley St, Birmingham.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Ipswich 1926 - conference delegate’s badge
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers was founded 1847 at Birmingham and moved to London in 1877, then to its current location in 1898. The Institution advocates for and promotes the development of all forms of mechanical engineering as well as the interchange of information and ideas between professional organisations, schools, universities and the public. The Institution also holds mechanical engineering competitions with the awarding of annual prizes for different fields of study.
www.imeche.org/Home (The Institution of Mechanical Engineers website).
www.imeche.org/about-us/imeche-engineering-history/instit... (Their history).
.
Enamels: 3 (red, blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 7/16” across x 1” down (about 36mm x 25mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Hockley St, Birmingham.