Folkestone Grammar School for Girls - student’s hat badge (1950’s or earlier)
Folkestone Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1905 as the Folkestone Girls School. The school is still going and is renowned for its excellence of achievement in all areas of the curriculum.
It is a shame there is no maker’s imprint on such an outstanding badge of such high quality of manufacture. It is also an unusually large size for an enamel badge.
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References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folkestone_School_for_Girls
www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/ (Folkestone Grammar School for Girls website).
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Enamels: 3 (blue, red & green).
Finish: Tin plated.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” (45mm x 45mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.
Folkestone Grammar School for Girls - student’s hat badge (1950’s or earlier)
Folkestone Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1905 as the Folkestone Girls School. The school is still going and is renowned for its excellence of achievement in all areas of the curriculum.
It is a shame there is no maker’s imprint on such an outstanding badge of such high quality of manufacture. It is also an unusually large size for an enamel badge.
.
References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folkestone_School_for_Girls
www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/ (Folkestone Grammar School for Girls website).
.
Enamels: 3 (blue, red & green).
Finish: Tin plated.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” (45mm x 45mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.