AEI (Coventry) Ex-servicemen’s Association - membership badge (1960’s)
Associated Electrical Industries Ltd (AEI) were a group of engineering companies across Britain, of which their Coventry factory produced parts for civil and military aircraft. Aviation components produced at Coventry included aircraft ignition systems, switchgear, airborne power generating units and electric motors. In addition to a range of social and activities clubs for company employees, there was also the Ex-servicemen’s Association that provided meeting facilities as well as organising annual reunion dinners for their members.
AEI was established in 1926 as a financial holding company for their group of electrical and engineering manufacturers. As part of a company reorganisation in 1960, the group were collectively renamed as Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and from 1961 the name ‘AEI’ began to appear on their products. By this stage however, AEI was in financial difficulties and in 1967 were acquired by the General Electric Company (GEC) for £120 million.
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References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Thomson-Houston (History of AEI).
www.britishtelephones.com/histaei.htm (History of AEI).
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Enamels: 1 (blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 11/16” diameter (about 17mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.
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Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
AEI (Coventry) Ex-servicemen’s Association - membership badge (1960’s)
Associated Electrical Industries Ltd (AEI) were a group of engineering companies across Britain, of which their Coventry factory produced parts for civil and military aircraft. Aviation components produced at Coventry included aircraft ignition systems, switchgear, airborne power generating units and electric motors. In addition to a range of social and activities clubs for company employees, there was also the Ex-servicemen’s Association that provided meeting facilities as well as organising annual reunion dinners for their members.
AEI was established in 1926 as a financial holding company for their group of electrical and engineering manufacturers. As part of a company reorganisation in 1960, the group were collectively renamed as Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) and from 1961 the name ‘AEI’ began to appear on their products. By this stage however, AEI was in financial difficulties and in 1967 were acquired by the General Electric Company (GEC) for £120 million.
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References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Thomson-Houston (History of AEI).
www.britishtelephones.com/histaei.htm (History of AEI).
.
Enamels: 1 (blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 11/16” diameter (about 17mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.
.
Thank you for reading.
Stuart.