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Women’s Conservative Association, Shrewsbury Division - membership badge (1950’s or earlier)

Can anyone provide a more precise dating for this badge please?

 

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Enamels: 3 (red, blue & white).

Finish: Tin plated.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Buttonhole (horse shoe-shaped clasp).

Size: 1” x 1 3/16” (26mm x 30mm).

Process: Die stamped.

Imprint: BLISS BROS LD, BIRMINGHAM.

 

The company of Bliss Brothers were established in 1894 and were manufacturers of brass buttons, badges and other small items in brass. Their factory was at 50 - 52 Alston Street in Birmingham.

 

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Uploaded on February 14, 2013